Kishwaukee College announces Fall 2025 graduates
Kishwaukee College is proud to announce the graduates for the Fall 2025 semester. The graduate total for the Fall 2025 semester is 264 students who completed 290 degrees and certificates.
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.
Source: 2025 Annual Data Book
- Credit Students — 4,239
- Non-credit Students — 131
- First Generation College Students — 59.9%
- Under 18 — 22.2%
- 18-24 — 48.3%
- 25-29 — 9.1%
- 30-39 — 11.2%
- 40-49 — 5.6%
- 50-59 — 2.6%
- 60+ — 0.9%
- Male — 39.5%
- Female — 60.5%
- American Indian — 0.3%
- Asian — 1.8%
- Black/African American — 13.7%
- Hawaiian/Pacific Islander — 0.0%
- Hispanic/Latino — 29.9%
- Two or more races — 4.5%
- Unknown — 3.3%
- White — 46.5%
- Transfer — 68.6%
- Career and Technical Education — 28.0%
- Developmental — 2.6%
- Full-time – 36.4%
- Part-Time – 63.6%
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 — 39.0%
- Occupational Degrees — 15.3%
- Certificates — 38.9%
- General Education Fulfillment — 6.8%
- Within a related field — 58.7%
- Within the Kish District — 74.0%
- Within Illinois — 98.0%
- Median Full-Time Hourly Wage — $22.50
- First-Time/Full-Time — 53.2%
- First-Time/Part-Time — 29.1%
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: 2025 Annual Data Book
- In-District Students — $160
- Out-of-District Students — $320
- Out-of-State Students — $480
- 66.4% students receive some form of financial aid
- $848,861 in scholarships were awarded in 2025
Workforce Development & Community Education
We work to meet the needs of the local community by training job seekers for in-demand
careers.
Source: 2025 Annual Data Book
- FY25 — 321
- Business Development — 87
- Continuing Education — 0
- Short-Term Programs (Credit) — 46
- Short-Term Programs (Non-Credit) — 153
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: 2025 Annual Data Book
- Full-Time Faculty — 57
- Part-Time Faculty — 104
- Administrators — 16
- Full-Time Staff — 143
- Part-Time Staff — 53
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).
Accreditation
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.
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