City Colleges Of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Kennedy-King College, is a co-educational, public, community college located in Chicago, Illinois. It was originally founded as Woodrow Wilson Junior College in 1935. In 1969, it was renamed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy. The KKC campus stretches over 18 acres of land. The College grants admission to more than 2,500 students every year.

The educational departments of KKC include:

• Applied Science
• Biological Sciences
• Business/Computer Information Systems
• Dental Hygiene
• Mathematics
• Nursing
• Physical Sciences
• Social Sciences

KKC's sports teams participate in tournaments organized by the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in construction trades, cooking and culinary arts, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 6,140 in 2007-2008 (4,095 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Kennedy King College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.