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Kishwaukee College is a comprehensive community college offering two-year degrees in 37 areas, 64 career/occupational degrees and certificates, and customized training. A wide variety of course offerings are available through the College's Community and Adult Basic Education programs, and support services such as counseling, employment services, and financial assistance are also available.

The main campus is located in Malta, Illinois, a rural setting six miles west of Northern Illinois University. The College serves students from eight area high school districts. The Kishwaukee College district includes the communities of DeKalb, Genoa, Kingston, Kirkland, Malta, Oregon, Paw Paw, Rochelle, Shabbona, Sycamore, and Waterman.

As the area served by Kishwaukee has grown, the College has experienced a steady growth in enrollment. To accommodate this growth, major renovations have been made to create additional space at the main campus in Malta; additional programs and instructors have been added as needed; and off-campus classes have been provided in various communities throughout the district to offer higher education with convenience.

While Kishwaukee College offers a variety of educational and training programs, cooperative arrangements with several community colleges in the area provide an even wider array of career opportunities at in-district tuition rates.

With an average class size of less than 20 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1, students at Kishwaukee College benefit from instructors who love to teach and an environment in which personal attention comes naturally and students' needs come first. Kishwaukee College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Students have many options when it comes to higher education. That's why Kishwaukee College makes sure students have opportunities to experience excellence, explore career options, and connect with other students, faculty members, and employers while saving thousands of dollars on a top-notch education.

Choosing Kishwaukee College is really about choosing excellence, opportunity, accessibility, and value--qualities that make the choice for thousands of students each year an easy one.

Kishwaukee College Quick Facts
Founded - 1968
Number of Students - 11,000
Average student age (credit) - 27
Average student age (non-credit) - 38
Class size range - 10-40
Total faculty - 216
Total staff - 412
Facilities - 500,000 sq ft
Campus size - 120 acres
District population - 97,000

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