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Spoon River College

Spoon River College

The Spoon River College was originally established as the Canton Community College. It offered its first classes in 1960. The main campus of this college is located in Canton, Illinois. There are also additional centers located in Macomb, Havana, and Rushville, Illinois.

Spoon River College offers a large number of associate’s degrees in the fields of liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences, general studies, and nursing, among others. Transfer degree programs and online courses are also available for the benefit of the students.

The sports teams of Spoon River College are nicknamed the Mudcats. They are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association, and participate in baseball, basketball, and softball. Students are also members of various clubs and organizations including the Alpha Gamma Tau, Alpha Tau, and People for Earth's Ecological Preservation. The literary magazine published by the students of the college is called the Kaliedoscope.

Overview of Spoon River College

Spoon River College is located in Canton, IL (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Spoon River College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in science, agricultural science and management, and liberal arts.

Spoon River College Selectivity

Spoon River College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Spoon River College had 2,139 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Spoon River College

Spoon River College
23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520-9801
General Phone: (309) 647-4645
http://www.src.edu

Spoon River College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts128liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Science71biological and physical sciences
Transportation35truck and bus driver
Nursing And Emergency Medicine30registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Computer Science And Engineering16information technology, computer networking, web design
Agricultural Science And Management16agricultural machine tech, agricultural management
Office And Administration13administrative assistant, office data entry
Mechanics And Repair10automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, computer repair
Conservation And Resource Management5natural resources management
Engineering Technician5electronics tech, drafting
Medical Support And Technology1medical coding
Design1graphic design

Number of programs and degrees for Spoon River College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25912
Award of less than 1 academic year529
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years204

Student Body

In 2007, Spoon River College had a total enrollment of 2,139 students (1,371 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1927%
20-2118%
22-2411%
25-299%
30-346%
35-394%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois99%
(International Students)1%

Spoon River College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time29 %

Spoon River College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Canton, 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.

Spoon River College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,410
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,460
Books and supplies$ 1,100

Financial Aid:
Spoon River College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 164300)

Spoon River College Faculty

Spoon River College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1917
Non-tenured, but on tenure track15

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year20$49,63822$50,791
All faculty totalacademic year20$49,63822$50,791

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Spoon River College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total151328
Basketball151328

Spoon River College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy

DESIGN
Graphic Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Spoon River College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Spoon River College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Spoon River College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Spoon River College % of degrees in transportation
% of degrees in agricultural science and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Spoon River College % of degrees in agricultural science and management
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Spoon River College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Spoon River College % of degrees in liberal arts
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Spoon River College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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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