City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College

  • 2 Year
  • Chicago, IL
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Overview

Total enrollment

3,274
City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College overview
City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Kennedy-King College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago, is located in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side. The institution, named after civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy, operates from a modern campus that was completely rebuilt in 2007 to serve its urban student population. The college provides two-year associate degrees and certificate programs, with particular emphasis on culinary arts through its Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute, as well as programs in media communications, construction technology, and allied health fields. Kennedy-King maintains an open-admission policy consistent with its mission as a public community college, and most students attend part-time while working or managing other responsibilities. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including a teaching restaurant, broadcast studios, and WKKC, a student-operated radio station that serves the Chicago area.

City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$4,590

Illinois Resident Tuition

$12,090

Breakdown

In District Costs for City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College
  • Tuition $4,590
  • Books and Supplies $1,920
  • Other Fees $0
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,128
  • Other Expenses Budget $5,504
  • Total One Year Cost $20,142

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$28,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at City Colleges of Chicago Kennedy King College are Personal and Culinary Services, Health Professions, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 35% of students major in Personal and Culinary Services, 23% in Health Professions, and 12% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Personal and Culinary Services 35%
  • Health Professions 23%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
  • Construction Trades 10%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 9%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144157.

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Last updated: August 2026