Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 217-854-3231 |
Feature | Note |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | 4-year college |
Denomination | Presbyterian |
Date founded | 1837 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | St. Louis |
Campus size | 80 acres |
County | Macoupin |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 40 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 36 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 76 |
Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
Total number of freshmen men | 41 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 180 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 225 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 405 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 4 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 5 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 9 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 184 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 230 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 414 |
Total enrollment | 412 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | Less than 1% |
Black | 9% |
Hispanic | 8% |
White | 74% |
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 | 18% |
Number of states and territories represented | 22 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
Number of countries represented | 3 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 9% |
Feature | Note |
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Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
Full time costs are based on x units per year | 15 credits |
In-state tuition | $26,055 |
Out-of-state tuition | $26,055 |
Books and supplies | $400 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $9,020 |
* 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 2022-2023 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 15 credits per year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Financial aid contact person | Barbara Grimm |
Financial aid contact title | Interim Director of Financial Aid |
Financial aid phone | 217-854-5773 Ext 5773 |
Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | 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 special achievements | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Student employment | |
Work study | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Admissions contact person | Steven Lambert |
Admissions contact title | Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 800-233-3550 |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 219 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 148 |
Number of male applicants who enrolled | 41 |
Number of female applicants | 234 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 152 |
Total number of applicants | 453 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 300 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
High school GPA | Very important |
Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
Standardized test scores | Not considered |
High school class rank | Very important |
Recommendations | Considered |
Application essay | Considered |
Character/personal qualities | Very important |
Interview | Considered |
Talent or ability | Very important |
Extracurricular activities | Important |
Level of applicant's interest | Very important |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
Work experience | Important |
Related to a school graduate | Considered |
First generation college student | Not considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.23 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 54% |
Percentage in top 25% | 30% |
Percentage in top 10% | 8% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 67% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 35% |
Between four and five years | 9% |
Feature | Note |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 37 |
Student faculty ratio | 9:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 122 credit hours |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Internship requirement | Depends on major |
Math or science requirement | Yes |
Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
Summer school | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Student-designed major | Yes |
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
Nursing | Master's at St. John's College (Springfield |
Domestic exchange available | Yes |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Advanced Placement | Yes |
Cooperative education | Yes |
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
Independent study | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (202) |
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 | Lumpkin Student Success Center |
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 |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 30 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Habitat for Humanity, Pre-Health Professions, Running Club, Trading Card Games, Spectrum |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 67% |
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, men only, women only |
Feature | Note |
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Health clinic | Yes |
Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
Late night transport service | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 93% |
Went directly to graduate or professional school | 19% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 80% |
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 |
Placement assistance | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Feature | Note |
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Total enrollment | 412 |