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Kankakee Community College, often referred to as KCC, is a two-year institution of higher learning situated in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1966. The main campus of KCC is situated on the southern border of the city. It is spread across an area of 178 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Kankakee Community College’s student life is active and diverse. The college's athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations. Among them are the African American Outreach (A2O), Alumni Association, Brother 2 Brother, and Phi Theta Kappa.
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Campus Location100 College Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
USA
Main Tel: (815) 802-8500
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Kankakee Community College HighlightsWhere Kankakee Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and science.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 308 | 25 | | < 1 year certificate | 112 | 18 | | 1-2 year certificate | 74 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Kankakee Community College was 3,591 in 2007-2008 (2,834 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,293 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,702 | | Books and supplies | $ 920 |
Financial Aid: Kankakee Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 38 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 22 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 1 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (27 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded) ENGINEERING (4 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS (2 awarded) LAW (9 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (89 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (38 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (71 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (139 awarded) - Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (43 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (17 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
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