Kaskaskia College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Kaskaskia College is a public certificate and vocational school in Centralia, Illinois, enrolling about 1,920 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,477 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,800. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,801 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,477 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,920 63.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,814
- Room & Board: $10,478 annual estimate
Kaskaskia College: what the data shows
Common questions about Kaskaskia College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Kaskaskia College?
Kaskaskia College is located in Centralia, IL (ZIP 62801).
Is Kaskaskia College public or private?
Kaskaskia College is a Public institution.
How much does Kaskaskia College cost?
Published tuition: $4,800 in-state, $12,570 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,477.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,636 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,509 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,626 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,457 |
| $110,001+ | $8,121 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,200.
How big is Kaskaskia College?
Total enrollment: 1,920 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,814 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Kaskaskia College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.75%.
First-year retention: 63.7%.
What do graduates of Kaskaskia College earn?
Median earnings: $33,095 six years after entry; $38,801 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,750.
23.82% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Kaskaskia College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (236 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (222 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (79 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (66 completions)
- Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations (57 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (48 completions)
- 00.0010 (47 completions)
- General Studies (41 completions)
- 00.0460 (40 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Kaskaskia College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.75%; median earnings $38,801 at 10 years; net price $6,477. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kaskaskia College was $4,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,477
2024 Value
In 2024 Kaskaskia College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,477.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$25,908 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,477 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,478 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,120 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,398 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$65,592 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Kaskaskia College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Kaskaskia College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Kaskaskia College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,552 | $13,088 | $5,230 |
| 2014 | $3,808 | $13,088 | $5,732 |
| 2015 | $4,192 | $13,152 | $5,665 |
| 2016 | $4,470 | $12,330 | $5,536 |
| 2017 | $4,470 | $12,330 | $6,074 |
| 2018 | $4,470 | $12,330 | $6,490 |
| 2019 | $4,560 | $12,330 | $6,574 |
| 2020 | $4,560 | $12,330 | $7,343 |
| 2021 | $4,560 | $12,330 | $6,064 |
| 2022 | $4,560 | $12,330 | $5,877 |
| 2023 | $4,800 | $12,570 | $6,839 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Kaskaskia College reported total enrollment of about 1,920 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.3%), Black or African American (6.0%), and Two or More Races (5.0%). About 23.82% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Kaskaskia College in 2024 is 1,920 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,814 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 83.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.16% 100% Completion Time
48.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.16% of students graduating from Kaskaskia College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 44% male / 56% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 7% male / 93% female
- Child Care Provider/Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Kaskaskia College.
Return on Investment
$3,750 Median Student Debt
$38,801 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
9.66% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1397.65% Return on Investment
1.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Kaskaskia College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 236 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 222 completions
3. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 79 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 66 completions
5. Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations: 57 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 48 completions
7. 00.0010: 47 completions
8. General Studies: 41 completions
9. 00.0460: 40 completions
Most popular programs at Kaskaskia College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Kaskaskia College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Kaskaskia College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,200
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,685
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Kaskaskia College is a public institution located in Centralia, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Child Care Provider/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 1,920 students. Student body composition includes White (83.3%), Black or African American (6.0%), Two or More Races (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.75%. Approximately 23.82% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Centralia, IL 62801
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Kaskaskia College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kaskaskia College located?
Kaskaskia College is located in Centralia, IL.
How much does Kaskaskia College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,800 and average net price is $6,477 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,478 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Kaskaskia College?
Kaskaskia College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,814 students, White (83.3%), Black or African American (6.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Kaskaskia College?
About 43.5% of students at Kaskaskia College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Kaskaskia College earn?
Median earnings are $33,095 six years after entry and $38,801 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Kaskaskia College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Kaskaskia College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,750.
Is Kaskaskia College public or private?
Kaskaskia College is a public institution located in Centralia, IL.
Is Kaskaskia College an HBCU?
No. Kaskaskia College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Kaskaskia College a tribal college?
No. Kaskaskia College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Kaskaskia College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Kaskaskia College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.9%).
Is Kaskaskia College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Kaskaskia College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.