Illinois Central College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 309-694-5422 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1967 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 430 acres |
| County | Tazewell |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 449 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 436 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 885 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 166 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 306 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 472 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 615 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 742 |
| Total number of freshmen | 1,357 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,055 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 1,178 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 2,233 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 1,936 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 3,409 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 5,345 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 2,991 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 4,587 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 7,578 |
| Total enrollment | 7,578 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| White | 69% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 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 | 1% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 20 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 13 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 26% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $10,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,150 |
| Books and supplies | $2,500 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $15,300 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | March 1 |
| 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 |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Emily Points |
| Admissions contact title | Dean of Students |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to | Except for college transfer associate degree, health applied science programs |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | College transfer associate degree, health, applied science programs |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 3,206 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,273 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 615 |
| Number of female applicants | 2,912 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,491 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 742 |
| Total number of applicants | 6,118 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,764 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 1,357 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| 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 GPA (minimum) | 2.7 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Online Application, ACCUPLACER, ACT or SAT |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Recommended exams | SAT or ACT |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 66% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 64 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | 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 (1200) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Illinois Central College Library |
| 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 | 48 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 3% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 2% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | No special consideration |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| 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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| 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 |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Total enrollment | 7,578 |