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    Information Summary

    Ranks 2600th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Full-time Enrollment1,010
    Total Enrollment1,030
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredNo
    Undergraduate Application FeeN/A
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Jacksonville, IL

    Total Population27,581 (23,512 urban / 4,069 rural)
    Households10,492 (2.31 people per house)
    Families6,647 (2.89 people per family)
    Pop. — African American2,092
    Pop. — Asian216
    Pop. — Pacific Islander8
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native140
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)25,160
    Pop. — Other284

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate four-year
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Illinois College?

    Ranks 988th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $16,610 $16,610 $16,610
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $712 $712 $712
    FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $25,540 $25,540 $25,540
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $25,540 $25,540 $25,540
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $22,210 $22,210 $22,210

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $14,600 trend  $16,610 $14,600 trend  $16,610 $14,600 trend  $16,610
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $800 trend  $900
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,200 trend  $6,730
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,300 trend  $1,300
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,200 trend  $6,730
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,300 trend  $1,300
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $4,200 trend  $4,700

    Admission Details

    Applicants 1,164 (521 male / 643 female)
    Admitted 849 (371 male / 478 female)
    Admission rate 73%
    First-time Enrollment 293 (138 male / 155 female)
    FT Enrollment 293 (138 male / 155 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Illinois College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Midwest Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Midwest Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Midwest Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Midwest Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Illinois College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 407th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 96%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 27
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 26
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 26

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 137th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 8%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 480 / 650
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 530 / 700
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1010 / 1350

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity786
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$2,800
    Board Fee$3,930

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Illinois College ranks 2737th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,926 73 pie   28%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,884 148 pie   57%
    Institutional Grant Aid $6,216 257 pie   99%
    Student Loan Aid $3,544 196 pie   76%
    Any financial aid type   257 pie   99%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Illinois College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    91120
    Black Non-Hispanic
    141832
    Hispanic
    628
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    538
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/A11
    White Non-Hispanic
    437503940
    Race Unknown
    71421
    Total 478 552 1,030

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Illinois College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 13 13
    Art/Art Studies, General 3 3
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22 1 23
    Business/Managerial Economics 1 19 20
    Chemistry, General 3 3
    Computer Science 7 7
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 1
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3 3
    Economics, General 3 3
    Elementary Education and Teaching 22 22
    Engineering, Other 1 1
    English Language and Literature, General 6 2 8
    Environmental Biology 12 12
    Finance, General 5 5
    French Language and Literature 2 2
    Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1 1
    History, General 14 14
    International/Global Studies 2 1 4 7
    Management Information Systems, General 3 3
    Mathematics, General 2 2
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4 4
    Music, General 3 3
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6 6
    Political Science and Government, General 1 3 4
    Psychology, General 17 17
    Religion/Religious Studies 1 1
    Sociology 1 18 19
    Spanish Language and Literature 2 3 5
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 2 11 13
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1 1 2
    Total 4 4 2 213 4 227

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Illinois College ranks 1743rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $50,014 ($52,723 male / $46,090 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 71 (42 male / 29 female)
    Total Benefits $852,701

    Illinois College Summary

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    Illinois College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church (USA); It is the second oldest college in Illinois, founded in 1829 (and the first to grant a degree – 1835) by one of the famous Yale Bands—students from Yale University that travelled westward to found new colleges. Beecher Hall, the first college building erected in Illinois, is named after its first president, Edward Beecher, sibling to Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Illinois College has recently developed the The Illinois College Academic Honor Code.

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    Illinois College Academics

    Illinois College is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. For instance, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Reduced Course Load, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Illinois College.

    Computer Science:
    Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, German, Spanish
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Art – General, Arts – General, Music – General
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytotechnology
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    History:
    History – General
    English Language and Literature:
    English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Finance/Banking, Management Information Systems
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Sport/Fitness Administration
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Physics
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
    Education:
    Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Physical Education
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Sociology

    Besides, for international students, the application fee is 25. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of April. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $650 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall.

    Illinois College Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty-five dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer students are not ignored, in contrast did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 65% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. the SAT subject section score is due the 15th of August. The regular application is due the 15th of August. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of April. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of March. Transfer students must apply no later than the 15th of August, with priority applications due on the 15th of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.

    Illinois College Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling
    The Blueboys, Lady Blues are a member of NCAA.

    Illinois College Financial Aid

    Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid distribution is at fifty-seven percent scholarships per grants and forty-three percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Leadership, Minority Status and Music/Drama. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics.

    Illinois College Students

    Illinois College offers Bachelor’s degrees. In addition, the student body consists of ninety-five percent in-state students, five percent out-of-state students, forty-six percent women, fifty-four percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, ninety-one percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, two percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-three percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-two percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, twenty-two percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. In addition, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church (USA), Coed, where 65 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately one thousand and nineteen degree-seeking undergrads and two hundred and fifty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen.

    Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, eighty-nine percent of first-year students live in college housing, seventy-one percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. In brief, the school is located 35 miles from Springfield, 100 miles from St. Louis.Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as biology station, observatory. This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus.

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