C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Kaskaskia College

2-Year Public
📍 Centralia, Illinois 62801
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 49%
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
F
27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,447
Total Enrollment
49%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,905
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Kaskaskia College ▼

15% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$106,257
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+13.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Kaskaskia College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,801
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,095
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$3,750
Median debt at graduation
48.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 10% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 69th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Kaskaskia College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$63,081$77,911-4%#571 of 962#750—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$61,415-6%#360 of 560#438—
Biological and Physical Sciences—$53,633+7%#30 of 85#22—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,605$41,319-6%#588 of 947#689—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Kaskaskia College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $106,257
  • Avg rent near campus: $891/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 62882 (6.6% cap, Sandoval)

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🏆 Where Kaskaskia College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
of 5 schools
#21
Construction Trades, General
of 26 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,050 $11,850

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$5,905
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,186
$30,001 - $48,000$6,453
$48,001 - $75,000$8,038
$75,001 - $110,000$9,173

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 236 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 222 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 79 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 66 grads/yr Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations 57 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 48 grads/yr Agriculture, General 47 grads/yr General Studies 41 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 40 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 26 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 25 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 24 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 23 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 23 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 22 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 21 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 20 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 20 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Kaskaskia College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Childcare workers
$32k/yr 991,600 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Production, planning, and expediting clerks
$58k/yr 388,800 jobs

Student Demographics

3,447
Total Students
59%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)
15%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Hispanic 2%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 15%
With Family 85%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~507 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kaskaskia College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Kaskaskia College?
Tuition at Kaskaskia College is $7,050 for in-state students and $11,850 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,905.
What is the graduation rate at Kaskaskia College?
The graduation rate at Kaskaskia College is 49%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Kaskaskia College a good school?
Kaskaskia College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Kaskaskia College?
Kaskaskia College has a total enrollment of 3,447 students.
Is there rental demand near Kaskaskia College?
Yes! Approximately 15% of students at Kaskaskia College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 507 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology