Illinois College
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 217-245-3000 Ext 3000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Interdenominational |
| Date founded | 1829 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master'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 | 62 acres |
| County | Morgan |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 121 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 111 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 232 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 469 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 521 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 990 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 11 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 27 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 38 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 480 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 548 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,028 |
| Total enrollment | 1,027 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 70% |
| 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 | 17% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 4% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 4% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition | $36,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,870 |
| Fees | $600 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,264 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $2,650 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $33,844 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 90% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,081 |
| Scholarship or grant | $33,237 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $31,928 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 90% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,028 |
| Scholarship or grant | $30,804 |
| Work study | $762 |
| * "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 | 220 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 191 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 908 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 809 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 83% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $33,193 |
| 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 art | 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 |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Rick Bystry |
| Admissions contact title | Associate Director of Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 217-464-5265 Ext 5265 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 866-464-5265 Ext 5265 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 1,503 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,190 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,588 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,307 |
| Total number of applicants | 3,091 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,497 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | December 1 |
| Notification date for early action applicants | December 13 |
| 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) | 2.5 |
| High school GPA | Recommended, but not required |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| 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 | Important |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Interview | Important |
| Talent or ability | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | 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 |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 33% |
| 500 - 599 | 51% |
| 600 - 699 | 10% |
| 700 - 800 | 5% |
| Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 535 |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 33% |
| 500 - 599 | 46% |
| 600 - 699 | 15% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| Average SAT math score | 535 |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 7% |
| 18 - 23 | 47% |
| 24 - 29 | 40% |
| 30 - 36 | 7% |
| Average ACT score | 23 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.65 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 77% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 43% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 16% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 72% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 63% |
| Between four and five years | 3% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for some students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 100 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credits |
| All students must meet: | |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | 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 |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Schewe Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 87% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Junior |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Evan Wilson |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director of Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 217-464-5265 Ext 5265 |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 866-464-5265 Ext 5265 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 2 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 480 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 548 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,028 |
| Total enrollment | 1,027 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $9,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $9,000 |
| Fees | $100 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |