Joliet Junior College

1215 Houbolt Road
Joliet, IL 60431

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https://www.jjc.edu/
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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 188
Number of full time, freshmen women 128
Total number of full time freshmen 316
Number of part time, freshmen men 188
Number of part time, freshmen women 173
Total number of part time freshmen 361
Total number of freshmen men 376
Total number of freshmen women 301
Total number of freshmen 677
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,678
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,878
Total number of full time undergraduates 3,556
Number of part time, undergraduate men 2,802
Number of part time, undergraduate women 3,854
Total number of part time undergraduates 6,656
Total number of undergraduate males 4,480
Total number of undergraduate females 5,732
Total number of undergraduate students 10,212
Total enrollment 10,212
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 2024-2025
In-state tuition $11,700
Out-of-state tuition $12,750
Fees $1,050
Books and supplies $1,380
Room and board (live on campus)* $9,970
* 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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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
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Admissions contact person Jennifer Kloberdanz
Admissions contact title Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Admissions contact e-mail Email
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 who enrolled 376
Number of female applicants who enrolled 301
Total number of applicants who enrolled 677
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
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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 10,212
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