Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Illinois College
Illinois College is a private liberal arts college in Jacksonville, Illinois. It is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church (USA). It was the second college founded in Illinois but the first to grant a degree (in 1835). It was founded in 1829 by the Yale Band, students from Yale College who traveled westward to found new colleges. It briefly served as the state's first medical school, from 1843 to 1848.
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78%
Acceptance
$18,298
Net price
930
Enrollment
64%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
78%
Acceptance rate
1,064
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,298
Average net price
$38,676
In-state tuition
$38,676
Out-of-state tuition
$12,026
Room & board
—
Books & supplies
$48,955
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
83%
Students with federal loans
$25,565
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$52,575
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$40,110
Median earnings (6 yrs)
64%
Graduation rate
71%
Retention rate
82%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,586
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
930
Total enrollment
7%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
31%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Illinois College FAQ
Is Illinois College a public or private school?
Illinois College is a private nonprofit institution located in Jacksonville, IL.
What is the acceptance rate at Illinois College?
Illinois College has an acceptance rate of 78%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Illinois College cost?
The average annual net price at Illinois College is $18,298 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $38,676.
What is the graduation rate at Illinois College?
About 64% of students at Illinois College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Illinois College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Illinois College students earn a median of $52,575 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Illinois College?
Admitted students at Illinois College have an average SAT score of 1,064 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Illinois College?
Illinois College enrolls about 930 students.
Campus
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