Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 309-794-7000 Ext 7000 |
Feature | Note |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | University |
Denomination | Lutheran |
Date founded | 1860 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
Campus size | 115 acres |
County | Rock Island |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 270 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 323 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 593 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,397 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,246 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,643 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 12 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 13 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 25 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 1,409 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 1,259 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 2,668 |
Total enrollment | 3,021 |
Asian | 2% |
Black | 3% |
Hispanic | 12% |
White | 60% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 20% |
Number of states and territories represented | 34 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 11% |
Number of countries represented | 50 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 3% |
Feature | Note |
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Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
In-state tuition | $47,766 |
Out-of-state tuition | $47,766 |
Fees | $150 |
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,782 |
Board and transportation (live with parents) | $7,374 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
School employees and their children | Yes |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Financial aid contact person | Sue Standley |
Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 309-794-7207 Ext 7447 |
Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
Application deadline (for fall term) | November 1 |
School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $39,478 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 90% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $3,310 |
Scholarship or grant | $32,627 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $37,212 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 88% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $4,361 |
Scholarship or grant | $31,008 |
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 531 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 440 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,895 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,571 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 70% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $40,915 |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Student employment | |
Work study | Yes |
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Admissions contact person | W. Barnds |
Admissions contact title | Executive Vice President of External Relations |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 800-798-8100 Ext 8100 |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 3,028 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 1,794 |
Number of female applicants | 3,937 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 2,470 |
Total number of applicants | 6,965 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 4,264 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
Notification date for early action applicants | December 20 |
Number who applied for early action | 2,900 |
Number who were admitted via early action | 2,327 |
Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
Notification date for early decision applicants | December 1 |
Number who applied for early decision | 57 |
Number who were admitted via early decision | 52 |
Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Submit these items: | |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Interview | Recommended, but not required |
Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
Letters of recommendation | Recommended, but not required |
Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
High school GPA | Very important |
Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
Standardized test scores | Considered |
High school class rank | Considered |
Recommendations | Considered |
Application essay | Very important |
Character/personal qualities | Considered |
Interview | Important |
Talent or ability | Considered |
Extracurricular activities | Important |
Level of applicant's interest | Very important |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
Work experience | Not considered |
Related to a school graduate | Considered |
First generation college student | Considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
School uses a waiting list | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
400 - 499 | 19% |
500 - 599 | 42% |
600 - 699 | 32% |
700 - 800 | 6% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 565 |
SAT math | |
400 - 499 | 20% |
500 - 599 | 43% |
600 - 699 | 27% |
700 - 800 | 7% |
Average SAT math score | 561 |
ACT score | |
12 - 17 | 5% |
18 - 23 | 45% |
24 - 29 | 32% |
30 - 36 | 18% |
Average ACT score | 25 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 91% |
Percentage in top 25% | 61% |
Percentage in top 10% | 27% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 81% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 73% |
Between four and five years | 2% |
Between five and six years | 1% |
Letters of recommendation | 1, recommended, but not required |
Feature | Note |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 261 |
Student faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 124 credits |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Foreign language requirement | Yes |
Math or science requirement | Yes |
Senior project requirement | For all students |
Evenings | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Accelerated degree | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Honors program | Yes |
Student-designed major | Yes |
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
Engineering | Master's at Washington University in St. Louis, Northern Illinois University |
Forestry | Master's at Duke University |
Nursing | Master's at Trinity College |
Other | Accounting with Wake Forest University, occupational therapy and/or physical therapy with Washington University in St. Louis, landscape architecture and veterinary medicine with University of Illinois, optometry with Illinois College of Optometry, pr |
Domestic exchange available | Yes |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Advanced Placement | Yes |
Independent study | Yes |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (600) |
Computer lab available to students | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
Online registration for classes | Yes |
Main library name | Thomas Tredway Library |
Feature | Note |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Choral groups | Yes |
Drama or theater groups | Yes |
Marching band | Yes |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
National or local fraternities | Yes |
National or local sororities | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 208 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | College Union Board of Managers, Student Government Association, student newspaper, student radio station, service organizations (APO, Dance Marathon committee) |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 42% |
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 80% |
School owns or operates housing | Yes |
Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
Housing options | Co-ed |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Housing | Yes |
Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
Late night transport service | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 76% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 46% |
Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career interest testing | Yes |
Career library | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
Other career services | Career counseling, internships, career exploration |
Feature | Note |
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Total enrollment | 3,021 |