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Kish Fast Facts
Who we are. What we do.
Kish Fast Facts
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.
Our Students
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
Credit Students — 3,872
Non-credit Students — 188
First Generation College Students — 59.5%
Under 18 — 23.3%
18-24 — 49.2%
25-29 — 8.8%
30-39 — 9.9%
40-49 — 5.4%
50-59 — 2.4%
60+ — 0.9%
Male — 40.6%
Female — 59.4%
American Indian — 0.1%
Asian — 1.9%
Black/African American — 13.2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander — 0.1%
Hispanic/Latino — 29.6%
Two or more races — 5.4%
Unknown — 2.1%
White — 47.6%
Transfer — 68.7%
Career and Technical Education — 28.0%
Developmental — 3.3%
Full-time – 35.8%
Part-Time – 64.2%
Student Outcomes
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
Transfer Degrees — 31.1%
Occupational Degrees — 12.1%
Certificates — 36.8%
General Education Fulfillment — 20.0%
Within a related field — 64.9%
Within the Kish District — 67.7%
Within Illinois — 98.5%
Median Full-Time Hourly Wage — $25.00
First-Time/Full-Time — 58.7%
First-Time/Part-Time — 39.9%
Financial
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
FY24 — 313
Business Development — 105
Continuing Education — 38
Fast-Track Programs (Credit) — 56
Fast-Track Programs (Non-Credit) — 134
Our Staff
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
Full-Time Faculty — 54
Part-Time Faculty — 90
Administrators — 17
Full-Time Staff — 109
Part-Time Staff — 49
AACC Fast FActs
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.
Kishwaukee College has created an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation Playbook to address changing technology advancements in higher education. The Playbook was officially unveiled during the March Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees meeting.