Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 217-424-6211 |
Feature | Note |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | University |
Date founded | 1901 |
Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Other advanced degrees |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
Campus size | 75 acres |
County | Macon |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 152 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 176 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 328 |
Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
Total number of freshmen women | 177 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 666 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 771 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,437 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 34 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 99 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 133 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 700 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 870 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 1,570 |
Total enrollment | 1,570 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 1% |
Black | 18% |
Hispanic | 4% |
White | 66% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
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 | 24% |
Number of states and territories represented | 37 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 3% |
Number of countries represented | 33 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 7% |
Feature | Note |
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Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
In-state tuition | $26,000 |
Out-of-state tuition | $26,000 |
Fees | $792 |
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,106 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Academic program/major | Yes |
Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | Yes |
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 2024-2025 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Financial aid contact person | Stacey Hubbard |
Financial aid contact title | Dean of Student Financial Services |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 217-424-6317 |
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) | January 15 |
School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $34,389 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 88% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $3,101 |
Scholarship or grant | $14,206 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $33,654 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 88% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $4,122 |
Scholarship or grant | $13,035 |
Work study | $1,584 |
* "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 | 347 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 299 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,389 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,214 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 70% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $32,475 |
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 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 2022-2023 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Admissions contact person | Molly Berry |
Admissions contact title | Director of Admission |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 800-373-7733 Ext 7733 |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 2,012 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 940 |
Number of female applicants | 1,978 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 1,219 |
Number of female applicants who enrolled | 177 |
Total number of applicants | 3,990 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 2,159 |
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 transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Interview | Recommended, but not required |
Other application materials | Audition for music/theatre, art portfolio review |
Other application materials | Required for some students |
High school GPA | Important |
Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
Standardized test scores | Considered |
High school class rank | Considered |
Recommendations | Considered |
Application essay | Not considered |
Character/personal qualities | Considered |
Interview | Important |
Talent or ability | Considered |
Extracurricular activities | Considered |
Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
Work experience | Considered |
Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
First generation college student | Not considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
400 - 499 | 32% |
500 - 599 | 36% |
600 - 699 | 24% |
700 - 800 | 2% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 520 |
SAT math | |
400 - 499 | 24% |
500 - 599 | 41% |
600 - 699 | 17% |
Average SAT math score | 520 |
ACT score | |
12 - 17 | 29% |
18 - 23 | 38% |
24 - 29 | 29% |
Average ACT score | 21 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.49 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 66% |
Percentage in top 25% | 38% |
Percentage in top 10% | 11% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 74% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 48% |
Between four and five years | 9% |
Between five and six years | 1% |
Feature | Note |
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Certificate or diploma | Yes |
Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
First professional | Yes |
Other advanced degrees | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 230 |
Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
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 |
Evenings | Yes |
On-line/distance learning | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Accelerated degree | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Graduate courses open to undergraduates | 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 |
Business | Yes |
Engineering | Master's at Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri in Kansas City |
Other | Pharmacy with Midwestern University |
Domestic exchange available | Yes |
At these US schools or through this program | American University, Urban Life Center, Washington Semester |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Advanced Placement | Yes |
Independent study | Yes |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (135) |
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 | Staley 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 |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
National or local fraternities | Yes |
National or local sororities | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 96 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | University Center Board, Multicultural Student Council, Student Housing Council, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 63% |
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 75% |
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 |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
Feature | Note |
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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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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 74% |
Went directly to graduate or professional school | 20% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 40% |
Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career interest testing | Yes |
Career library | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Other career services | Campus jobs, graduate school advisory, internships |
Feature | Note |
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Number of undergraduate men | 700 |
Number of undergraduate women | 870 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 1,570 |
Total enrollment | 1,570 |
Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
In-state tuition* | $21,333 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $21,333 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |