Kishwaukee College

Kishwaukee College is a public two-year institution located in Malta, Illinois, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 3,591 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 38% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a wide range of certificate programs across technical, healthcare, and culinary fields. Offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science – Radiographer, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical/Clinical Assistant, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster.

Located in Malta, IL, near DeKalb in the northern Illinois plains, Kishwaukee College serves a primarily rural and small-town student population with a comprehensive set of career and technical programs addressing regional employment needs.