Spoon River College
| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 309-647-4645 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1959 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 160 acres |
| County | Fulton |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 115 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 94 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 209 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 18 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 32 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 50 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 133 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 126 |
| Total number of freshmen | 259 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 333 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 418 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 751 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 289 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 520 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 809 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 622 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 938 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,560 |
| Total enrollment | 1,560 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| White | 83% |
| 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 | 10 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 22% |
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| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition | $10,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,700 |
| Fees | $750 |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Salinda Branson |
| Financial aid contact title | Financial Aid Office |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 309-649-7030 |
| 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 art | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Jo Branson |
| Admissions contact title | Assistant Dean of Student Services |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-334-7337 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-334-7337 Ext 7337 |
| 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 nursing program |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Nursing program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 393 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 158 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 133 |
| Number of female applicants | 521 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 163 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 126 |
| Total number of applicants | 914 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 321 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 259 |
| 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 |
| High school GPA | Not considered |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Not considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not 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 |
| 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 |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 47% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 121 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| 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 |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Army ROTC | 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 (600) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Library/Learning Resource Center |
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| National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) | Yes |
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| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 11 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Government Association, Students for Environmental Action , Nurses Association , Healthcare Enthusiasts, Theatre |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
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| 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 | 1,560 |