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The campus of Illinois Valley Community College is in Oglesby, Illinois, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Illinois Valley Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science and nursing and emergency medicine.
Its open admissions system makes Illinois Valley Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Illinois Valley Community College had 4,027 students enrolled (2,568 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Illinois Valley Community College
815 N Orlando Smith Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348-9692
General Phone: (815) 224-2720
Admissions Phone: (815) 224-0439
Financial Aid Phone: (815) 224-0440
http://www.ivcc.edu
Illinois Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 314 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Science | 168 | biological and physical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 116 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Transportation | 77 | truck and bus driver |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | computer systems tech, CAD and design, electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech |
| Business And Management | 33 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, sales |
| Construction Trades | 23 | electrician |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | massage therapy |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | housing and human environments, child care provider |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 16 | office data entry, general office occupations |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer networking, system administration, information technology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 12 | dental assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | waiter/waittress |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | applied horticulture, landscaping, floristry |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Production Trades | 1 | machinist |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 429 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 349 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 126 | 11 |
In 2005, Illinois Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 4,027 students (2,568 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oglesby, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (815) 224-0439
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,866 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,948 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Illinois Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 170500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (815) 224-0440
Illinois Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 34 | $56,002 | 44 | $49,148 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $55,673 | 46 | $49,127 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 36 | 88 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 26 | 41 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Housing and Human Environments, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Illinois Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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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