Illinois College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Jacksonville, Illinois. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Illinois College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Illinois College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study science and art studies.
The admissions department at Illinois College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 540 to 650 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 640 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at Illinois College benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Illinois College offers classes to 1,030 students (1,018 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Midwest Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Illinois College
1101 W College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
General Phone: (217) 245-3000
Admissions Phone: (217) 245-3030
Financial Aid Phone: (217) 245-3035
http://www.ic.edu
Illinois College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 47 | sociology, history, English, speech and rhetoric, Spanish language, political science, economics, international studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 35 | managerial economics, accounting, MIS |
| Science | 30 | biology, environmental biology, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 1 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 170 | 29 |
In 2005, Illinois College had a total enrollment of 1,030 students (1,018 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 90% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Illinois College offers campus housing for 742 of its 1,018 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,149 | 740 | 64% | 256 | 35% |
| Men | 567 | 371 | 65% | 139 | 37% |
| Women | 582 | 369 | 63% | 117 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (217) 245-3030
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,500 |
| Room and board | $ 6,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Illinois College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 168800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (217) 245-3035
Illinois College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $63,984 | 3 | $58,616 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $49,623 | 5 | $50,042 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $42,450 | 14 | $41,960 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $31,809 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $50,550 | 26 | $43,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Illinois College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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