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.
Students at the school often study liberal arts.
Illinois Central maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Illinois Central offers classes to 12,402 students (7,437 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 667 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant, sign language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 122 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 95 | business management, small business management, accounting, retail, banking, business administration, accounting technology, sales |
| Mechanics And Repair | 84 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, computer repair |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 83 | dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, surgical tech, medical lab tech, mental health services tech, phlebotomy |
| Office And Administration | 80 | office data entry, data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 68 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, data processing tech, computer applications programming, computer services management, database administration |
| Engineering Technician | 56 | electronics tech, manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech, robotics tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and police, forensic science, fire-fighting, security and loss prevention |
| Family And Social Work | 45 | child care provider, housing and human environments |
| Construction Trades | 39 | construction, home furnishings |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 32 | waiter/waittress, chef training |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 31 | agricultural machine tech, agricultural management, agricultural supply, crop production |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 28 | applied horticulture |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant |
| Design | 21 | graphic design |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | health and medical administrative, medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 5 | welding, machinist |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 1 | tourism and travel |
| Media | 1 | platemaker/imager |
| Animal Science And Care | 1 | animal husbandry |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois Central in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,147 | 52 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 246 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 193 | 19 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (309) 694-5235
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 79 | 63 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $24,551 | 4 | $26,980 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $24,551 | 4 | $26,980 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $64,168 | 13 | $59,264 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $48,091 | 13 | $47,930 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $42,793 | 42 | $42,587 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $41,552 | 10 | $38,094 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 97 | $51,097 | 78 | $45,681 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 52 | 93 |
| Basketball | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 38 | 53 |
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
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
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Illinois Central Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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