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Kish Fast Facts
Who we are. What we do.
Kishwaukee College is a two-year community college, located in rural DeKalb County
Illinois. Founded in 1968, for over 50 years Kish has been providing educational opportunities
to the local community. The Kish district encompasses 31 communities with a population
estimated just over 100,000, with six public high schools.
Our Students
Kishwaukee College embraces and supports a diverse student population. We strive to
create and continually improve a campus environment that both ensures respect for
these differences and encourages their expression.
Build skills for a career or prepare for a seamless transfer to a four-year institution.
With more than 70 degree or certificate programs — along with fast-track programs,
continuing education, personal enrichment and dual credit courses — there is something
at Kish for everyone.
Our mission is to improve lives through a quality, affordable education. Kish prides
itself on being good stewards of tax-payer support and student tuition.
With hundreds of full- and part-time employees, Kishwaukee College is one of the top
ten largest employers in DeKalb County, according to the DeKalb County Economic Development
Corporation.
See how Kishwaukee College compares to fellow community colleges across the United
States through information and data provided by the American Association of Community
Colleges (AACC).
Kishwaukee College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and officially
recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Nine other institutions offer additional accreditation or recognitions of specific
programs at Kish.
The Aspen Institute named Kishwaukee College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer and bachelor’s degree attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize.
Kishwaukee College will offer five Short-Term programs during the Spring 2026 semester. Kish Short-Term programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 11-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build on skills with additional training.