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Wabash Valley College is located in Mount Carmel, Illinois (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Wabash Valley College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science and agricultural science and management.
Wabash Valley College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Wabash Valley College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,155 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at Wabash Valley College are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges District 529 is to provide excellence in teaching, learning, public service, and economic development."
More complete details are provided below.
Wabash Valley College
2200 College Dr
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
http://www.iecc.edu/wvc
Wabash Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 89 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Science | 47 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 27 | retail, sales |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social service professions, child care provider |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 17 | agricultural technology, agricultural production |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | mining tech, electronics tech, manufacturing tech |
| Production Trades | 15 | machine shop assistant |
| Transportation | 15 | truck and bus driver |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Media | 7 | radio and TV tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 6 | diesel mechanics |
| Law | 1 | court reporting |
Number of programs and degrees for Wabash Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 232 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 13 | 3 |
In 2005, Wabash Valley College had a total enrollment of 3,155 students (1,478 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 72% |
| Indiana | 21% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mount Carmel, 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 | $ 6,014 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Wabash Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177900)
Wabash Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 3 |
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 | calendar year | 10 | $41,172 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $41,172 | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 20 | $46,067 | 7 | $43,376 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $46,067 | 7 | $43,376 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 37 | 33 | 70 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 27 | 28 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mining Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wabash Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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