Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Joliet, IL. Joliet Junior College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Joliet Junior College is $12,750 for Illinois residents and $13,800 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Joliet Junior.
- Total 14,414 students have enrolled in Joliet Junior and, of that, 1,467 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Joliet Junior offers 171 programs.
- The graduation rate of Joliet Junior is 21% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Joliet Junior College is $12,750 for Illinois residents and $13,800 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,440 | $4,440 |
| 2022 | $12,570 | $13,410 |
| 2023 | $12,750 | $13,800 |
| 2024 | $12,750 | $13,800 |
| 2025 | $12,750 | $13,800 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Joliet Junior College offers 166 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 15 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Joliet Junior College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 62 | 5 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 6 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 55 | 4 |
| Total | 166 | 15 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 101 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 45 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 28 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 24 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 509 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 112 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 97 |
| General Studies | 86 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 39 |
Student Population
Total 14,414 students have enrolled to Joliet Junior College. By gender, there are 6,275 male and 8,139 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.77 to 1.
Joliet Junior College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,467 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 57 | 33 | 24 |
| Asian | 377 | 188 | 189 |
| Black or African American | 1,445 | 592 | 853 |
| Hispanic | 4,712 | 1,809 | 2,903 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| White | 6,889 | 3,235 | 3,654 |
| Two or More Races | 326 | 140 | 186 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 586 | 272 | 314 |
| Total | 14,414 | 6,275 | 8,139 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Joliet Junior College is 21% and the transfer-out rate is 26%. The average financial aid amount is $5,404 and 37% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,404 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 206 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 658 |