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Illinois College is a residential, private, liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Illinois. The college was founded in 1829 by a group of students from Yale University. The college offers over 40 programs through 16 departments leading to bachelor’s of arts or bachelor’s of science degrees.
The athletics teams of Illinois College are members of the Midwest Conference. The school sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, cheerleading, tennis and volleyball teams. Illinois College houses more than 75 clubs and organizations.
Illinois College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Jacksonville, IL. 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.
The admissions department at Illinois College does not accept all those who apply.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,014 students (977 full-time equivalent).
Illinois College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Illinois College does offer meal plans to students. 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
http://www.ic.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 91 | interdisciplinary studies, economics, history, English, speech and rhetoric, sociology, Spanish language, political science, ... |
| Science | 40 | biology, environmental biology, physics |
| Business and Management | 25 | accounting, MIS, finance, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 22 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 15 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 216 | 28 |
In 2007-2008, Illinois College had a total enrollment of 1,014 students (977 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 63% |
| (Foreign Students) | 37% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 49% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 92% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Illinois College offers campus housing for 827 of its 977 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 927 | 620 | 67% | 166 | 27% |
| Men | 495 | 332 | 67% | 82 | 25% |
| Women | 432 | 288 | 67% | 84 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| 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 | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,370 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,230 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,320 |
Financial Aid:
Illinois College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 168800)
Illinois College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 25 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 11 |
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 | 12 | $70,803 | 7 | $69,036 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $56,914 | 10 | $58,342 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $50,511 | 8 | $48,335 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 9 | $37,904 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $58,809 | 34 | $52,779 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, 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 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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