Student Right-to-Know
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Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates
As an institution participating in Title IV Higher Education Act programs, Kankakee Community College is required by federal law to disclose graduation and transfer-out information in compliance with the Student Right-to-Know Act. Information on program completions and transfer to other institutions by KCC's students is provided by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).
A cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate seeking students was tracked by ICCB from Fall 2020 through Summer 2023. The table below displays the graduation and transfer-out rates of KCC's cohort and all Illinois community colleges.
| Fall 2020 - Summer 2023 Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 Cohort | KCC Number | KCC Percentage | All Illinois Community Colleges Number | All Illinois Community Colleges Percentage |
| Full-time, First-time, degree-/ certificate-seeking students | 249 | - | 23,761 | - |
| Graduation Rate: Completed degree or certificate within 150% of scheduled time (3 years) | 95 | 38.2% | 8,909 | 37.5% |
| Transfer-Out Rate: Transferred to another school within 150% of scheduled time (3 years); did not complete degree or certificate | 40 | 16.1% | 4,696 | 19.8% |
| Still Enrolled: | 23 | 9.2% | 2,425 | 10.2% |
| Successful Progress Rate: Includes graduated, transferred and still enrolled | 158 | 63.5% | 16,030 | 67.5% |
Detailed reports, including race/ethnicity and gender comparisons, are available:
- Single-Year Cohort/Subcohort Data: Includes the Graduation, Transfer, and Successful Progress Rates for the most recent cohort of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students by race/ethnicity and gender.
- Students Receiving Athletically-Related Aid: Count of full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students receiving athletically-related student aid for the past academic year by race/ethnicity and gender.
Retention Rates
First-to-second Year Retention Rates measure the percentage of first-time students in the fall term at KCC who return to continue their studies the following fall term.
| Student Attendance Status | Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 70% | 66% | 62% | 67% | 59% |
| Part-time | 43% | 43% | 48% | 40% | 53% |
Licensure and Employment Outcomes
KCC also provides additional information related to completion and employment outcomes:
- KCC's Licensure Programs: Report including graduation rates, licensure exam pass rates, and job placement rates for KCC's licensure programs.
- Post-secondary Employment Outcomes: Provides earnings outcomes and employment flows for graduates as matched with data organized by the U.S. Census Bureau.
For additional information, contact the Kankakee Community College Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment at 815-802-8370.