Kish College nursing students receive stethoscopes from 3M
Five Kishwaukee College students in the Registered Nursing program received the Littmann Stethoscope Award from DeKalb’s 3M Community Support Group for the Fall 2023 semester.
Read MoreWho we are. What we do.
Kishwaukee College is a two-year community college, located in rural DeKalb County Illinois. Founded in 1968, for over 50 years Kish has been providing educational opportunities to the local community. The Kish district encompasses 31 communities with a population estimated just over 100,000, with six public high schools.
Kishwaukee College embraces and supports a diverse student population. We strive to
create and continually improve a campus environment that both ensures respect for
these differences and encourages their expression.
Source: 2022 Annual Data Book
First Generation College Students — 52%
Build skills for a career or prepare for a seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
With more than 70 degree or certificate programs — along with short-term training,
continuing education, personal enrichment and dual credit courses — there is something
at Kish for everyone.
Source: 2022 Annual Data Book
Our mission is to improve lives through a quality, affordable education. Kish prides
itself on being good stewards of tax-payer support and student tuition.
Source: 2022 Annual Data Book
Local Government Sources | $9,885,369 | 41% |
State Government Sources | $4,483,120 | 18% |
Federal Government Sources | $4,412 | 1% |
Student Tuition & Fees | $7,968,063 | 34% |
Other Revenues | $359,602 | 1% |
Transfers In | $1,428,934 | 5% |
We work to meet the needs of the local community by training job seekers for in-demand
careers.
Source: 2022 Annual Data Book
With hundreds of full- and part-time employees, Kishwaukee College is one of the top
ten largest employers in DeKalb County, according to the DeKalb County Economic Development
Corporation.
Source: 2022 Annual Data Book
See how Kishwaukee College compares to fellow community colleges across the United States through information and data provided by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
Kishwaukee College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and officially recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education. Nine other institutions offer additional accreditation or recognitions of specific programs at Kish.
Five Kishwaukee College students in the Registered Nursing program received the Littmann Stethoscope Award from DeKalb’s 3M Community Support Group for the Fall 2023 semester.
Read MoreKishwaukee College is proud to celebrate National Adult Education and Literacy Week, Sept. 18-24. Kish’s Adult Education programs provide skills and credentials to adult learners, expanding economic opportunity for the region.
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