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Kendall College
- 900 N. North Branch Ave
- Chicago, IL 60622
- OPEID College Code: 00170300
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- General Phone: (312) 752-2000
- President: Nivine Megahed
- Website: www.kendall.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 1,448
- College Mascot: Vikings

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Kendall is a small residential and commuter college, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, that educates students of all ages, preparing them for professional careers through classroom studies, technology, internships, and work experiences. All academic programs provide a student-centered, career-oriented education founded on an arts and sciences core of studies. Kendall fosters growth of ethical values, social responsibility, teamwork, and personal discipline in a diverse community and commits to continuing educational improvement based on assessed learning.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 196 | 291 | 487 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 188 (96%) | 277 (95%) | 465 (95%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 77 (41%) | 92 (33%) | 169 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 15 | 9% |
| ACT ® Exam | 114 | 72% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 620 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 22 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 15% | 32% | 83% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,667 | $2,440 | $4,429 | $4,460 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.6% | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 16 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 345 | 221 | 224 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $22,125 | $20,100 | $19,050 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,125 | $20,100 | $19,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,050 | $10,200 | $9,550 |
| Other Expenses | $6,036 | $4,800 | $3,430 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,050 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $6,036 | $4,800 | $3,303 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,036 | $4,800 | $2,913 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $40,011 | $36,900 | $33,230 |
| Out of State | $40,011 | $36,900 | $33,230 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $40,011 | $35,700 | $32,553 |
| Out of State | $40,011 | $35,700 | $32,553 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $29,961 | $26,700 | $23,163 |
| Out of State | $29,961 | $26,700 | $23,163 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Business, Commerce | - | - | 2 |
| Hospitality Administration and Management | - | - | 16 |
| Education | |||
| Early Childhood Education | - | - | 28 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | |||
| Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | - | 1 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | |||
| Culinary Arts | 60 | 88 | 11 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | - | - | - |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Social Sciences | - | - | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,448 Undergraduate: 1,448
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 439 Female: 1,009
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 439 Female: 1,009
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 929 Part-Time: 519
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 929 Part-Time: 519
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 62 | 4% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Black | 227 | 16% |
| Asian | 73 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 11% |
| White | 851 | 59% |
| Unknown | 77 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ages 18-19 | 218 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 189 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 237 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 250 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 155 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 142 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 165 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 80 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 9 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 225 | 140 | 85 |
| Faculty Status | 109 | 34 | 75 |
| Graduate Assistants | 6 | - | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 109 | 34 | 75 |
| Primarily Instruction | 109 | 34 | 75 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 30 | 29 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 51 | 51 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 35 | 26 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 14 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,768 (2) | $59,768 (2) | - (-) |
| Professor | $61,332 (1) | $61,332 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $58,204 (1) | $58,204 (1) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,873 (32) | $57,002 (19) | $54,222 (13) |
| Professor | $40,044 (2) | $40,044 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $60,107 (3) | $69,160 (1) | $55,580 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,178 (6) | $59,272 (2) | $56,131 (4) |
| Instructor | $56,402 (21) | $58,232 (14) | $52,742 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,542 (34) | $47,890 (21) | $44,364 (13) |
| Professor | $42,287 (3) | $42,287 (3) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $49,179 (3) | $56,587 (1) | $45,476 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,783 (6) | $48,497 (2) | $45,927 (4) |
| Instructor | $46,696 (22) | $48,349 (15) | $43,154 (7) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 36% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 100% |
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