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Kish Fast Facts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 announced the students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. To be eligible for Dean’s List honors, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours during an academic term at Kishwaukee College with a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Kishwaukee College has announced the students named to the Fall 2025 Part-Time Student Honors List. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have completed a minimum of six (but fewer than 12) semester hours of college-level courses at Kish with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.