Joliet Junior College is the oldest public community college in the United States, founded in 1901 in Joliet, Illinois, pioneering the community college model that now serves millions of Americans nationwide. Enrolling approximately 10,000 students in credit programs and many thousands more in continuing education and workforce development, JJC serves students across Will County and the southwest Chicago suburbs. The college offers over 100 programs of study across transfer pathways, career technical education, and online learning, with strong programs in healthcare, business, technology, manufacturing, and the liberal arts. JJC's Wolves athletics program competes in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference as a member of NJCAA Division III. The college maintains multiple campus locations in Joliet and throughout Will County, providing accessible, affordable education to a diverse student population. JJC's historic role as the founding institution of the American community college movement continues to inspire its mission of open access, community service, and student success more than 120 years after its founding.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$10,006
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $13,800
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
