Illinois College

Illinois College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Jacksonville, Illinois. Illinois College was founded in 1829 and enrolls 1,154 undergrads and no graduate students. Illinois College provides housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Illinois College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Illinois College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Illinois College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Illinois College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Illinois College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Illinois College on the Student Life page.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should find out if they got admitted by September 15.

Is Illinois College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Illinois College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Illinois College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Illinois College. The acceptance rate at Illinois College is 76%. Last year, 3,760 students applied to Illinois College and 2,846 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Illinois College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 76% of students who start at Illinois College come back for their second year of college. Illinois College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 68%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Illinois College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Illinois College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Illinois College meets 87% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Illinois College full-time are awarded $30,489 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $29,515 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Illinois College. Based on this information, how does Illinois College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Illinois College a good school for you?

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Where is Illinois College?

Illinois College is located in the small town setting of Jacksonville, Illinois, less than an hour from St. Louis.

If you want to see Illinois College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 72 to Jacksonville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lambert-St. Louis International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Illinois College and Jacksonville are like without leaving home.

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