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Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL·Public·1,794 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,794 students.

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1,794
Students
$6,480
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,500
Earnings
10 yr
$6,542
Debt

About This School

Kishwaukee College is a public institution located in Malta, Illinois with approximately 1,794 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,480 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Kishwaukee College is a public community college in Malta, Illinois. It is part of the Illinois Community College System and serves District 523, which encompasses most of DeKalb County, and parts of Lee, Ogle and La Salle counties.

This is a strong option for DeKalb County residents looking to minimize costs, with an average net price of just $6,480/year and median debt at graduation of only $6,542 — meaning most students can complete their studies without taking on serious financial burden. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $38,500 a decade after enrollment, which is modest, so this school makes the most sense as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer or a targeted career credential rather than a standalone path to high earning potential.

Founded
1968
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions26%
Computer Science5%
Business & Marketing2%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,800
Avg Net Price
$6,480
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$6,542

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,542
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,542
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White51%
Black14%
Hispanic/Latino26%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,794 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Kishwaukee College

21193 Malta Rd

Malta, IL 60150-9699

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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