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Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College
JOLIET, IL . 2 Year 3.8
#1789 in Best Colleges in America
1215 HOUBOLT RD JOLIET, IL 60431

Overview

Joliet Junior College (JJC) is the first public community college in the United States. It was founded in 1901 and is located in Joliet, Illinois. The college offers more than 180 degree and certificate programs covering agricultural science, architecture, business, education, health care, information technology and other fields to meet the diverse academic and career development needs of students. JJC emphasizes the combination of practice and theory, and the course design focuses on cultivating students' critical thinking and practical skills. In addition, the college also provides flexible online learning options to facilitate students to balance study and life. Small class teaching and personalized guidance ensure that every student can get full attention and support to help them succeed in their academic and career paths.

Rankings

  • 673

    #673 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 5 in Best Community Colleges in Illinois

  • Best Community Colleges in America 673 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • ASafety
  • B Student Life
  • C+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    752 Graduates
  • Business
    227 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    194 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    164 Graduates
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
    99 Graduates
  • Nursing
    97 Graduates
  • Biomedical Technician
    81 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    78 Graduates
  • Industrial Electronics Technician
    75 Graduates
  • Operations Management
    68 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,369
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    70%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    25%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    89%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,657 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    7,894
  • Undergrads Over 25
    23%
  • Pell Grant
    30%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division III

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