Kaskaskia College

www.kaskaskia.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,080

2023 Average Net Price

$5,905

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

7.84%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,447

33.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.5%

148 Graduates

About

Kaskaskia College is a higher education institution located in Clinton County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Kaskaskia College were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (152 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 1,146 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kaskaskia College. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (941 degrees), 10.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (93 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kaskaskia College is $4,080, which is $−4,173 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kaskaskia College was 7.84%, corresponding to 4 out of the 51 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kaskaskia College is $4,080, which is $4,173 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,905.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending Kaskaskia College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,080

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kaskaskia College was $4,080. The cost of tuition at Kaskaskia College is $−4,173 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kaskaskia College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,905

2023 Value

16.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kaskaskia College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,905. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kaskaskia College grew by 16.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kaskaskia College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,338

Room and Board

$1,120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kaskaskia College was of $9,338 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,120. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kaskaskia College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56% of undergraduate students at Kaskaskia College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 30.9% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kaskaskia College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.84%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kaskaskia College was 7.84%, which represents 4 out of the 51 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Kaskaskia College had a total enrollment of 3,447 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kaskaskia College is 1,170 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,277. This means that 33.9% of students enrolled at Kaskaskia College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kaskaskia College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.8% White, 3.86% Two or More Races, 3.63% Black or African American, 2.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.638% Asian, and 0.174% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Kaskaskia College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (34.1%) and Black or African American Female (2.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kaskaskia College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,447 students. The full-time enrollment at Kaskaskia College is 1,170 and the part-time enrollment is 2,277. This means that 33.9% of students enrolled at Kaskaskia College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kaskaskia College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kaskaskia College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Kaskaskia College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kaskaskia College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,956 enrolled students
Two or More Races
133 enrolled students
Black or African American
125 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kaskaskia College is 85.8% White, 3.86% Two or More Races, 3.63% Black or African American, 2.18% Hispanic or Latino, 0.638% Asian, and 0.174% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 160 more women than men received degrees from Kaskaskia College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kaskaskia College is white (941 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (93 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Kaskaskia College is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (152 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kaskaskia College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (81 degrees awarded), Construction (70 degrees), and Human Sciences (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kaskaskia College are Elementary & middle school teachers (98,512 people), Other managers (69,459 people), Construction managers (44,712 people), Secondary school teachers (31,530 people), and Education administrators (30,851 people).

The most specialized majors at Kaskaskia College in 2023 are Agriculture (81 degrees awarded), Construction (70 degrees), Human Sciences (48 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (264 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kaskaskia College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Kaskaskia College are Agriculture (81 degrees awarded), Construction (70 degrees), Human Sciences (48 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (264 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kaskaskia College are Elementary & secondary schools (190,258 people), Construction (114,154 people), Computer Systems Design (62,710 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (57,242 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (49,739 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kaskaskia College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
107 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
68 degrees awarded
General Studies
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Kaskaskia College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kaskaskia College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

493

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

653

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 493 degrees were awarded to men at Kaskaskia College, which is 0.755 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (653).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kaskaskia College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Kaskaskia College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.707 times less than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Kaskaskia College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.5 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Kaskaskia College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kaskaskia College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
941 degrees awarded
Black or African American
93 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kaskaskia College is white (941 degrees awarded). There were 10.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (93 degrees).

1.4% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
574 degrees awarded
White Male
367 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kaskaskia College is white female (574 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (367 degrees).

Operations

Kaskaskia College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.64M (13.8%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Kaskaskia College had a total salary expenditure of 36.8M. Kaskaskia College employs 29 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Kaskaskia College are Female Assistant professor (18), Female Professor (12), and Male Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kaskaskia College are: Management, with 26 employees, Service, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Endowment

$11.9M

2023 Endowment

22.7%

growth from 2022

Kaskaskia College has an endowment valued at about $11.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Kaskaskia College grew 22.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.11M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kaskaskia College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.3M

2023 Salaries

15.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Kaskaskia College paid a median of $16.3M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($36.8M) and a 15.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.38% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.65% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.71M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kaskaskia College paid a total of $5.71M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

29 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kaskaskia College were Assistant professor with 29 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kaskaskia College were Management with 26 employees, Service with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kaskaskia College was Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kaskaskia College.

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