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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.
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Campus Location6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621-2709
USA
Main Tel: (773) 602-5000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
City Colleges Of Chicago-Kennedy-King College HighlightsWhere City Colleges Of Chicago-Kennedy-King College 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 307 | 16 | | Associate | 225 | 18 | | 1-2 year certificate | 103 | 12 |
Kennedy King College StudentsThe student enrollment at Kennedy King College was 6,140 in 2007 (3,828 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,949 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,543 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,216 |
Financial Aid: Kennedy King College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 39 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (8 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (139 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Mason/Masonry
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (58 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (62 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS (93 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (31 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (8 awarded) - Graphic Communications
- Platemaker/Imager
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (21 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (88 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PRODUCTION TRADES (23 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (6 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (58 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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