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Illinois Central College is a large community college located in northern East Peoria. Established in 1966, ICC offers occupational certificate programs, Associate Degrees in Applied Science programs and Associate Degrees in Arts & Science programs. ICC serves more than 11,000 students at present. The university has 3 main locations:
The university mascot is Cougar, and sports include volleyball, tennis, flag football and bowling. ICC has more than 30 official student organizations and clubs. The college teams participate in intercollegiate sports events. Major League Baseball player and future Hall of Famer Jim Thome graduated from this university.
Illinois Central is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in East Peoria, IL. 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 11,804 students (7,752 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Illinois Central College
One College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635-0001
General Phone: (309) 694-5422
http://www.icc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 769 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, library assistant, geography courses, sign language translation |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 234 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT ambulance attendant, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 111 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 109 | dental hygienist, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, phlebotomy, radiographer, medical lab tech, medical coding, mental health services tech |
| Business and Management | 90 | business management, accounting technology, logistics, accounting, banking, electronic commerce, small business management, retail, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 57 | computer networking, web design, webmastering, computer programming, data processing tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 53 | massage therapy, substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant, community health services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 51 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, forensic science, security and loss prevention |
| Family and Social Work | 46 | child care provider, housing and human environments |
| Office and Administration | 42 | office data entry, administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 33 | applied horticulture |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 32 | waiter/waittress, chef training |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | electronics tech, construction engineering tech, robotics tech, industrial tech, architectural drafting, mechanical engineering tech |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant |
| Design | 17 | graphic design |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 17 | agricultural machine tech, agricultural management |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 15 | construction |
| Media | 13 | platemaker/imager, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Engineering | 13 | engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Animal Science and Care | 3 | animal husbandry |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Hospitality | 1 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois Central in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,223 | 51 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 326 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 249 | 28 |
In 2007-2008, Illinois Central had a total enrollment of 11,804 students (7,752 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of East Peoria, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Illinois Central participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 675300)
Illinois Central has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 69 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 31 | $72,289 | 15 | $63,592 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $53,109 | 28 | $52,794 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $51,444 | 40 | $48,327 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $41,173 | 11 | $42,358 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 99 | $57,318 | 94 | $51,395 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 53 | 101 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 38 | 56 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
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
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial 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
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Platemaker/Imager
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
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
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Illinois Central Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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