Overview
As part of the City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy-King College is a 2-year public community college on the city’s south side. The college confers certificate and associate degrees in preparation for students to transfer to 4-year universities or enter the workforce. As the hub for the City Colleges culinary and hospitality education, Kennedy-King is home to the Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute, providing hands-on learning with prominent chefs and hospitality instructors. Also affiliated with Kennedy-King are the French Pastry School and the Dawson Technical Institute.
Average Net Price:
$5,709
Campus Setting:
Major city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,520 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,430 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1920 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,066
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,643
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,902
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
5%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,108
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,564
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$58
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
2,237
Total Number of Undergrads
2,237
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
20
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$29,700
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingLove this school!
LaTara from Chicago, IL
I appreciate my instructors and their teaching methods. My education is being taken care of here at KKC.
Danielle from Chicago, IL
I feel like the chefs instructors are well informed
Nicholas from Homewood, IL
