Illinois College

Illinois College Overview

Illinois College is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Jacksonville, Illinois. Illinois College was founded in 1829 and the school enrolls around 1,098 students a year, including 1,098 undergrads. Illinois College ensures on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from Illinois College by September 15.

Student Activities at Illinois College

Are you interested in music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and 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.

Is Illinois College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

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

2022 Acceptance Rate for Illinois College

Illinois College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Illinois College is 79%. Last year, 3,327 students applied to Illinois College and 2,629 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Illinois College

Retention refers to 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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Illinois College, around 76% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Illinois College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 64%. 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 Outcomes for Illinois College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Illinois College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Illinois College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Illinois College

Tuition 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 87.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Illinois College full-time are awarded $32,503 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $31,238 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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, is Illinois College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! 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, in the suburbs of St. Louis.

If you want to see Illinois College for yourself, be sure to 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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