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Illinois Central College, Illinois

Overview of Illinois Central College

Illinois Central is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in East Peoria, Illinois. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Illinois Central top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study liberal arts.

Illinois Central Selectivity

Illinois Central maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Illinois Central offers classes to 12,402 students (7,437 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Illinois Central

Illinois Central College
One College Dr
East Peoria, IL 61635-0001
General Phone: (309) 694-5011
Admissions Phone: (309) 694-5235
Financial Aid Phone: (309) 694-5311
http://www.icc.edu

Illinois Central Programs and Degrees (2005)

Illinois Central awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts667liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant, sign language translation
Nursing And Emergency Medicine122registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant, EMT paramedic
Business And Management95business management, small business management, accounting, retail, banking, business administration, accounting technology, sales
Mechanics And Repair84automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, computer repair
Medical Assistant And Technician83dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, surgical tech, medical lab tech, mental health services tech, phlebotomy
Office And Administration80office data entry, data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations
Computer Science And Engineering68computer networking, web design, computer programming, data processing tech, computer applications programming, computer services management, database administration
Engineering Technician56electronics tech, manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech, robotics tech, mechanical engineering tech
Security And Law Enforcement51criminal justice and police, forensic science, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention
Family And Social Work45child care provider, housing and human environments
Construction Trades39construction, home furnishings
Cooking And Culinary Arts32waiter/waittress, chef training
Agricultural Science And Management31agricultural machine tech, agricultural management, agricultural supply, crop production
Landscaping And Horticulture28applied horticulture
Law23legal assistant
Design21graphic design
Therapy And Counseling17physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling
Medical Adminstration17health and medical administrative, medical transcription, medical secretary
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy13occupational therapist assistant
Production Trades5welding, machinist
Engineering4engineering
Real Estate And Construction Management2real estate
Hospitality1tourism and travel
Media1platemaker/imager
Animal Science And Care1animal husbandry

Number of programs and degrees for Illinois Central in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,14752
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years24627
Award of less than 1 academic year19319

Illinois Central Student Body

In 2005, Illinois Central had a total enrollment of 12,402 students (7,437 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White84%
Black11%
Hispanic2%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois99%
Foreign countries1%

Illinois Central Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time37 %

Illinois Central Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of East Peoria, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Illinois Central Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (309) 694-5235

Illinois Central Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,050
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,050
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Illinois Central participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 675300)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (309) 694-5311

Illinois Central Faculty

Illinois Central has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured7963
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1815
Non-tenured and not on tenure track134

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year3$24,5514$26,980
All faculty totalcalendar year3$24,5514$26,980

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year36$64,16813$59,264
Associate professoracademic year11$48,09113$47,930
Assistant professoracademic year32$42,79342$42,587
Instructoracademic year18$41,55210$38,094
All faculty totalacademic year97$51,09778$45,681

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Illinois Central Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total415293
Basketball101020
Baseball12012
Track448
All Other Sports153853

Illinois Central Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Crop Production

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager

DESIGN
Graphic Design

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, Other

HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Platemaker/Imager

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Illinois Central Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Illinois Central Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Illinois Central Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 5%Illinois Central % of degrees in office and administration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Illinois Central Number of students
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Illinois Central % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Illinois Central % of degrees in construction trades
% students on athletic fin. aid
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Illinois Central % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Illinois Central % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Illinois Central % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Illinois Central % of degrees in agricultural science and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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