City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a public two-year institution located in Chicago, Illinois, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 3,358 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 27.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 26% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 44% (IPEDS 2023).

Kennedy-King College offers certificate programs across culinary arts, construction trades, automotive, and information technology. Culinary programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Baking and Pastry Arts at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels. Trades programs include Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Lineworker, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. Additional offerings include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance and Platemaker/Imager.

Located on Chicago's South Side as part of the City Colleges of Chicago system, Kennedy-King College serves an urban community with strong ties to the local trades and service industries. Its culinary arts and trades programs have established roots in the college's history and continue to serve students seeking career-ready credentials in the Chicago metropolitan area.