Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
Â鶹ӰԺ will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
Read MoreÂ鶹ӰԺ 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.
Â鶹ӰԺ 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: 2024 Annual Data Book
First Generation College Students — 59.5%
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
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: 2024 Annual Data Book
We work to meet the needs of the local community by training job seekers for in-demand
careers.
Source: 2024 Annual Data Book
With hundreds of full- and part-time employees, Â鶹ӰԺ is one of the top
ten largest employers in DeKalb County, according to the DeKalb County Economic Development
Corporation.
Source: 2024 Annual Data Book
See how Â鶹ӰԺ compares to fellow community colleges across the United States through information and data provided by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).
Â鶹ӰԺ 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.
Â鶹ӰԺ will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
Read MoreThe Â鶹ӰԺ Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to Â鶹ӰԺ departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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