Kilian Community College Photo #3 - Kilian Community College, Sioux River view.

Kilian Community College (Closed 2024)

300 E. 6th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57103

School Highlights

Kilian Community College served 252 students (13% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was same as the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 24%.

School Overview

Kilian Community College
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
14 staff
71 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
252 students
903 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
34 students
151 students
# Part-Time Students
218 students
692 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
34 students
767 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
34 students
145 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
13%
6%
% White
53%
76%
% Unknown races
26%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,500
$38,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$10,890
$13,287
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,125
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Located in the heart of the city, near the Falls of the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls, Kilan is the city's only community college.
  • Established in 1977, Kilian Community College provides higher learning and serves new-traditional students by meeting them where they are and getting them to where they need to go. Kilian is renowned for its empowering approach to education. By being accessible, supportive, relevant, and trusted, Kilian helps students enter the workforce with an education, a sense of accomplishment, and a confidence that keeps them on the path to success.
  • Kilian Community College focuses on helping every student succeed. Our faculty and staff help you create your own goals, pathways, and direction. We will take the journey with you until you reach your destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kilian Community College cost?
Kilian Community College's private state tuition is approximately $10,890.

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Did You Know?

For South Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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