Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 309-298-1414 |
Feature | Note |
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Public or private | Public |
Type of school | University |
Date founded | 1899 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
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 | Quad Cities; Peoria, IL; Springfield, IL |
Campus size | 1050 acres |
County | McDonough |
Feature | Note |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 353 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 552 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 905 |
Number of part time, freshmen men | 6 |
Number of part time, freshmen women | 9 |
Total number of part time freshmen | 15 |
Total number of freshmen men | 359 |
Total number of freshmen women | 561 |
Total number of freshmen | 920 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,966 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,608 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 4,574 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 381 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 439 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 820 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 2,347 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 3,047 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 5,394 |
Total enrollment | 5,394 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 1% |
Black | 20% |
Hispanic | 12% |
White | 58% |
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 | 13% |
Number of states and territories represented | 44 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
Number of countries represented | 34 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 16% |
Feature | Note |
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Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
In-state tuition | $9,801 |
Out-of-state tuition | $9,801 |
Fees | $3,047 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $1,630 |
* 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 |
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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 | $17,238 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 65% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $2,913 |
Scholarship or grant | $15,701 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $14,439 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 50% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $4,116 |
Scholarship or grant | $11,732 |
* "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 | 807 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 700 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 3,061 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,566 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 89% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $26,200 |
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 |
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 2021-2022 academic year.) |
Feature | Note |
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Admissions phone (local) | 877-742-5948 |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
Open admissions policy applies to | GPA and test optional |
Number of male applicants | 2,714 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 1,824 |
Number of male applicants who enrolled | 359 |
Number of female applicants | 4,442 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 3,363 |
Number of female applicants who enrolled | 561 |
Total number of applicants | 7,156 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 5,187 |
Total number of applicants who enrolled | 920 |
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 |
Application fee | $30 |
High school GPA | Very important |
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 |
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 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.45 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 73% |
Percentage in top 25% | 34% |
Percentage in top 10% | 14% |
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 | 31% |
Between four and five years | 15% |
Between five and six years | 3% |
Feature | Note |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
Doctorate | Yes |
Other advanced degrees | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 505 |
Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 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 |
Evenings | Yes |
On-line/distance learning | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Weekends | Yes |
Accelerated degree | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Freshman honors college | 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 |
Engineering | Master's at University of Iowa, University of Illinois |
Other | Arts and sciences/clinical laboratory science; general studies/chiropractic with Palmer College of Chiropractic |
Domestic exchange available | Yes |
At these US schools or through this program | Black Hawk Community College, Scott Community College, Clinton Community College, Muscatine Community College |
Study abroad available | 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 |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (446) |
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 | Leslie Malpass 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 |
Marching band | Yes |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
TV station | Yes |
National or local fraternities | Yes |
National or local sororities | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 242 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Government Association, Black Student Association, University Union Board, RockyTHON Dance Marathon, Inter Hall Council |
Feature | Note |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 51% |
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 |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
Feature | Note |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
Remedial education courses | Yes |
Health clinic | Yes |
Legal services | Yes |
Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Housing | Yes |
Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
Women's center | 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 | 75% |
Went directly to graduate or professional school | 26% |
Was counseled by the career services office | 30% |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career interest testing | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
Other career services | Cover letter assistance, mock interviews, student employment assistance, major exploration |
Feature | Note |
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Grad admissions contact person | Mark Mossman |
Grad admissions contact title | Associate Provost and Director of Graduate Studies |
Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 877-742-5948 |
Number of undergraduate men | 2,347 |
Number of undergraduate women | 3,047 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 5,394 |
Total enrollment | 5,394 |
Tuition year | 2019-2020 |
In-state tuition* | $7,962 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $7,962 |
Fees | $3,841 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year.) |