Larry Roberts Jr. CEO | Larry\'s Barber College-Joliet
Larry Roberts Jr. CEO | Larry\'s Barber College-Joliet
Of the nine institutions in the county, three provided detailed enrollment data at the time, including University of St Francis, Governors State University and Lewis University.
At least 8,809 people applied to Will County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 24,584 students enrolled in the universities, including 18,303 in undergraduate and 6,281 in graduate programs. In total 5.3% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (49.5%) and Hispanic (27.5%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Joliet Junior College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 10,212 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Will County, including Rasmussen University-Mokena/Tinley Park and Rasmussen University–Romeoville/Joliet.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Junior College | -- | -- | 10,212 |
| University of St Francis | 2,198 | 1,275 | 3,297 |
| Capri Beauty College | -- | -- | 65 |
| Professional's Choice Hair Design Academy | -- | -- | 48 |
| Lewis University | 4,746 | 3,512 | 6,513 |
| Rasmussen University-Mokena/Tinley Park | -- | -- | -- |
| Governors State University | 1,865 | 1,063 | 4,427 |
| Rasmussen University–Romeoville/Joliet | -- | -- | -- |
| Larry's Barber College-Joliet | -- | -- | 22 |
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