Joliet Junior College
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| Main telephone | 815-729-9020 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1901 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 463 acres |
| County | Will |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 186 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 120 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 306 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 165 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 176 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 341 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 351 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 296 |
| Total number of freshmen | 647 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,834 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,911 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 3,745 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 2,562 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 3,556 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 6,118 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 4,396 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 5,467 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 9,863 |
| Total enrollment | 9,863 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 52% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| 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% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 38% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $11,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,750 |
| Fees | $1,050 |
| Books and supplies | $1,800 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,390 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | May 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Jennifer Kloberdanz |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions and Recruitment |
| 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 program |
| 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 | 8,709 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 7,477 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 351 |
| Number of female applicants | 12,175 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 11,112 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 296 |
| Total number of applicants | 20,884 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 18,589 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 647 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | 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 |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 64 credits |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Main library name | Learning Resource Center |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
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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 |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
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| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 9,863 |