John Wood Community College
1301 South 48th Street
Quincy, IL 62305
Quincy, IL 62305
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https://www.jwcc.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 217-224-6500 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1974 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| County | Adams |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 170 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 196 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 366 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 41 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 91 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 132 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 211 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 287 |
| Total number of freshmen | 498 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 329 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 445 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 774 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 341 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 603 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 944 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 670 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,048 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,718 |
| Total enrollment | 1,718 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| White | 85% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 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 | 7% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 18 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 37% |
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| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $8,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,700 |
| Fees | $600 |
| Books and supplies | $2,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $9,000 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Melanie Lechtenberg |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217-641-4310 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | July 1 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact person | Lee Wibbell |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for nursing (ADN) |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Nursing program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | District residents |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 211 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 287 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 498 |
| 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 |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 35% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 9% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 5% |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 17 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 64 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Quincy Area Education Consortium, Southeastern Community College, Blessing Hospital, Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (400) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Academic Support Center |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 12 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Phi Theta Kappa, Agriculture Club, BACCHUS, Music Educators National Conference, Student Nurses Organization |
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| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | 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 |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Online listing service |
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| Total enrollment | 1,718 |