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Students attend Shimer College in Waukegan, Illinois, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Shimer College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science and liberal arts.
Applicants to Shimer College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Shimer College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 107 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Shimer College are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Shimer College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Shimer College
438 N Sheridan
Waukegan, IL 60079
General Phone: (847) 623-8400
Admissions Phone: (847) 249-7174
Financial Aid Phone: (847) 249-7180
http://www.shimer.edu
Shimer College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 14 | humanities, social services, liberal arts and sciences |
| Science | 2 | natural sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Shimer College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 16 | 4 |
In 2005, Shimer College had a total enrollment of 107 students (98 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 20% |
| Illinois | 20% |
| Foreign countries | 10% |
| Indiana | 10% |
| Massachusetts | 10% |
| Missouri | 10% |
| Florida | 10% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
Shimer College offers campus housing for 60 of its 98 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waukegan, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (847) 249-7174
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,250 |
| Room and board | $ 3,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Shimer College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (847) 249-7180
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 5 |
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 | 3 | $47,333 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $47,333 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 4 | $35,156 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $34,445 | 4 | $38,318 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shimer College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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