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Joliet Junior College

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Joliet Junior College is a 2-year community college based in Joliet, Illinois. It is a public college that offers professional certifications and associate degrees in a wide range of subjects. The most popular majors are automotive mechanics. nursing assistant, and culinary arts and food service. JJC has an open admissions policy.

Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$4,693
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$4,693
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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.
$12,750
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.
$13,800
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1380
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$2,593
$30k - $48k
$1,875
$48k - $75k
$4,282
$75k - $110k
$7,347
$110k+
$7,908
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

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.
21%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,708
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.
21%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,594
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,339

 

Students receiving state aid
36%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1731
Students receiving federal aid
70%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,594

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
$4,761
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.
$5,500
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.
$86
Students receiving federal loans
5%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,761

 

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
Suburb or town
0
100
100%
Acceptance Rate
431
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 16

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
68
$30k - $48k
43
$48k - $75k
33
$75k - $110k
32
$110k+
71

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 815-280-2493
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
10,212
Total Number of Undergrads
10,212
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
60

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
31%
White
52%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
47%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Wolves
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
69
Total Female Athletes
68
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
Joliet Junior College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$36,400
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Phoenix
Bloomington
Saint Louis
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Joliet Junior College
Silver Cross Hospital
Presence Health
Caterpillar Inc.
Amazon
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Healthcare Services
Sales
Business Development
Information Technology
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.
$5,500
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
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.
$86
This is a GREAT place to get started if you are planning to go on to a four year college or university. It's a wonderful learning environment!
Also, JJC has well respected Associate of Applied Science programs that allow you to streamline into a career (Nursing, Vet Tech, Phlebotomy, etc...)!! That's what I'm doing.
Mary from Joliet, IL
Great starter school for students that are undecided on a major or university. You can save thousands of dollars beginning your first two years at JJC because tuition is very affordable. Along with the several transferable credits, there is an amazingly caring staff here that truly care about your educational success.
Kristin from Plainfield, IL
Joliet Junior College is the most affordable community/junior college in the state of Illinois. J.J.C. has an open-door policy for students who are looking to continue their education after interruptions in life or who are looking for a fresh start in their academic career. J.J.C. also has a very diverse student population, not only from the Chicagoland area but from across the country and even around the world.
Michael from Joliet, IL
JJC has been a great experience. The teachers have all been knowledgeable and willing to help when needed. For the most part, I have been able to take classes that work with my schedule.
Angela from Burbank, IL
Joliet Junior College is not just like high school. It's a fresh start for all of us and a pathway to a successful future. They are all about providing students with quality educations that is important to our future careers.
Carla from Plainfield, IL