Kankakee Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
KCC’s 63% acceptance rate and 2.90 average GPA suggest admission is within reach for many students, but the 57% freshman retention rate makes preparation matter. Since KCC is test-optional, submit scores if they add strength, and focus just as much on building the study habits and course plan that keep you on track.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Kankakee Community College facts and stats
Kankakee Community College enrolls about 2,564 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. KCC reports a 57% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Kankakee, IL
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Key Kankakee Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because KCC is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes if superscoring could help. KCC does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, so the last useful fall retake is the one whose scores will arrive before its Regular Decision deadline; do not use the June 1 financial aid priority deadline to plan testing.
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What you'll actually pay
At KCC, in-state tuition is $12,900, while out-of-state tuition is $20,610. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the June 1 priority deadline.

At Kankakee Community College, out-of-state tuition is $20,610, while in-state tuition is $12,900. Room and board adds about $9,312 for students living on or near campus. Actual costs can vary based on housing choices, course load, fees, and financial need, so students should review KCC’s aid options carefully before estimating what they will pay.
Student life at Kankakee Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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