John Wood Community College (JWCC)
1301 South 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305
JWCC Description
From its beginnings, John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois, has provided specialized career education. In recent years, John Wood has expanded to include even more professional education programs as well as a comprehensive bachelor's preparatory degrees.
At John Wood's Workforce Development Center, students may get training in a short amount of time to become a truck driver, electrician, fire fighter or restaurant manager, to name a few.
John Wood's longer-term associate's degree and diploma programs certify and prepare student to work in such areas as:
*Graphic Design
*Early Childhood Education
*Office Technology
*Nursing
*Law Enforcement
*Physics
John Wood's degree preparatory program has also expanded in recent years to include diverse subject majors. Students have the option of getting an associate's degree that will prepare them to major in fine arts and science-oriented disciplines at the bachelor's level.
An application, a high school diploma or GED and transcripts from all schools attended are required from the admissions office. For those who have yet to take the required math and English courses, a Compass Test will be administered and is used for class-placement purposes only.
Federal aid awards like grants and loans are available to students who meet requirements. Additionally, students may apply for state financial aid. John Wood also provides information on private scholarships and awards veteran's benefits.
Quick Facts about John Wood Community College
Location
Midwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
Parking Permit Required
Yes
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$7,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,110
Retention Rate
57%
Enrollment
2,403
Year Established
1974
JWCC Students
- Total Students
- 2,403
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 0%
- Part-Time
- 100%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 100%
- Out-of-State
- 0%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Caucasian
- 88%
- Other
- 8%
Students State Origin
- Illinois
- 100%
- Missouri
- 12%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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