Kennedy-King College - CCC
6301 South Halstead Street
Chicago, IL 60621
Chicago, IL 60621
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https://www.ccc.edu/colleges/kennedy/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 773-602-5000 |
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| Educational system | City Colleges of Chicago |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1935 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 40 acres |
| County | Cook |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 186 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 89 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 275 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 80 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 60 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 140 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 266 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 149 |
| Total number of freshmen | 415 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 480 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 514 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 994 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 725 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 1,061 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 1,786 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,205 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,575 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,780 |
| Total enrollment | 2,780 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 70% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 2% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 1% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 20 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 8 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 48% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $12,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,540 |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | August 1 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact person | Nicholas Ambrose |
| Admissions contact title | Assistant Registrar |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | City residents |
| Number of male applicants | 17,373 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 994 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 266 |
| Number of female applicants | 21,249 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 855 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 149 |
| Total number of applicants | 38,622 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,849 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 415 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Academic Placement |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Recommended exams | SAT or ACT |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 34% |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Student faculty ratio | 30:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 90 quarter credits |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (100) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Harold Washington College Library |
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| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 15 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Dynamic Movement Dance Club, African American Studies Club, Access Ability Alliance Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 2,780 |