College statistics
- Address:
- 1301 S 48th Street
Quincy, IL
62305 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.jwcc.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,470
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $45,576,872
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
John Wood Community College is a public two-year institution located in Quincy, Illinois, serving the surrounding region with accessible, affordable coursework in liberal arts and sciences. The college enrolls 1,866 students and operates in a town setting, drawing both local and regional learners who are building credentials or preparing to transfer to four-year universities.
In-state tuition runs $4,470 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,070. The total cost of attendance matches tuition, reflecting the college's lean operating model. With no room and board costs embedded in the COA figures, students commuting from home or nearby can keep expenses minimal.
As a community college, JWCC functions primarily as a transfer institution, preparing students for junior-level entry into bachelor's degree programs. The college works best for working adults, students exploring their major before committing to a four-year university, and those seeking affordable foundational coursework. Visit www.jwcc.edu/ to learn more about program offerings and transfer agreements with regional four-year institutions.