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General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

69%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,527

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Kishwaukee College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Kishwaukee College

27210 College Rd, Centralia, IL

About
Kishwaukee College, located in Malta, Illinois, was founded in 1968 and serves nearly 11,000 students annually. The school is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and provides quality education through multiple programs and services. The school is located in rural Illinois, and is surrounded on all four sides by the corn fields. The school also publishes a magazine that focuses on the arts and literature known as the Kamelian, an award winning publication.

Academics
Kishwaukee College offers a number of programs for students in order to fulfill their needs or assist in their goals. Career training programs assist students by preparing them for entry into the workforce. These programs develop the skills and provide an education necessary to be able to operate in the chosen industry or field as a professional. Career programs take two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree. Transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, followed by entry into a four year institution to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individuals interested in enrollment at Kishwaukee College may do so by completing the application for admission and paying all accrued fees. Students must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and should transcripts and test scores if possible. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is the school's primary source for determining awards.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kishwaukee College offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male47
Female103

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Black20
Hispanic18
White103
Multiple Races3
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Kishwaukee College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • St. Louis, MO-IL
    • Average Annual Salary: $70370

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Kishwaukee College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Kishwaukee College may provide services like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care for children

Intercollegiate Athletics

Kishwaukee College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball