Kennedy-King College (City Colleges of Chicago)

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Accredited

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Open

Enrollment

$5,500

Avg. Tuition

4,500

Total Students

Urban

Chicago, IL

Founded 1969

Englewood main campus (6301 S Halsted) + Dawson Technical Institute satellite (3901 S State)

About Kennedy-King College (City Colleges of Chicago)

Kennedy-King College is one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago and is the system's flagship for skilled trades. Located in the South Side Englewood neighborhood, the campus offers specialty trade programming in bricklaying, carpentry, masonry, welding, plumbing, electrical, and overhead line installment and repair, plus HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician. The newly constructed Applied Sciences building includes shops for auto body, welding, and HVAC equipped with Johnson Controls technology. The Dawson Technical Institute satellite (3901 South State Street) houses construction technology programs.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantCarpentryCulinaryIt Networking

Programs Offered

HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician

Certificate or AAS + EPA 608 prep

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $5,500

Welding Technology

Certificate or AAS

Duration: 12-18 months
Tuition: $5,000

Construction Technology (Dawson Technical Institute)

Certificate or AAS

Duration: 12-24 months
Tuition: $5,500

Carpentry

Certificate

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,500

Plumbing

Certificate

Duration: 12 months
Tuition: $4,500

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
20:1
Hands-On Training
75%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

16+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $5,500
Books & Supplies $700
Equipment Fees $250
Estimated Total $6,450

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Chicago STAR Scholarship (free CCC for eligible CPS grads)
  • Illinois MAP Grant
  • Pell Grant

Graduate Outcomes

N/A

Graduation Rate

N/A

Job Placement Rate

N/A

Licensure Pass Rate

Top Employers

ComEdCity of Chicago Department of BuildingsIBEW Local 134Plumbers Local 130Major Chicago commercial HVAC contractors

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Childcare Available Transportation Assistance

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