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Summary
Kendall College is a proprietary institution that was founded in 1934. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,225 and its setting is urban. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Kendall College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (Midwest), Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $22,910 (2011-12).
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Kendall College, founded in 1934, is a private college offering programs in hospitality management, business, culinary arts, and early childhood education. Located near downtown Chicago, the school is minutes from some of the country's best restaurants, hotels and companies, providing students prime access to internships and work experiences. Kendall College offers opportunities for students to pursue traditional or flexible degree programs in a number of career-oriented concentrations. As a member of Laureate International Universities, a network of higher education institutions with campuses in 20 countries, Kendall College provides opportunities for students to embark on international programs of study which prepare them to succeed in today's global workforce. Many Kendall College graduates are local and national leaders in their fields. |
General Information
| School type | proprietary |
| Year founded | 1934 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | quarter |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Kendall College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Kendall College is $50. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 96.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 96.6% 4 |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 57.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | N/A 4 | |
| 4-year graduation rate | 22 | |
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Student Life
Kendall College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,225, with a gender distribution of 25.7 percent male students and 74.3 percent female students.
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Kendall College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health insurance. Kendall College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Kendall College.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $22,910 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $10,485 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
