Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
The application period for Spring 2026 Kishwaukee College Foundation scholarships is now open. Apply now or learn more.
Who 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: 2024 Annual Data Book
First Generation College Students — 59.5%
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 fast-track programs, continuing education, personal enrichment and dual credit courses — there is something at Kish for everyone.
Source: 2024 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: 2024 Annual Data Book
We work to meet the needs of the local community by training job seekers for in-demand
careers.
Source: 2024 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: 2024 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.
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.