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Spoon River College, Illinois

Overview of Spoon River College

Spoon River College is located in Canton, Illinois (a rural 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 and computer science and engineering.

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 2,333 enrolled students in 2005.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Spoon River College

Spoon River College
23235 N Co 22
Canton, IL 61520-9801
General Phone: (309) 647-4645
Admissions Phone: (309) 649-6400
Financial Aid Phone: (309) 649-7030
http://spoonrivercollege.edu/

Spoon River College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Spoon River College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts127liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Computer Science And Engineering54computer networking, web design, information technology, webmastering
Science53biological and physical sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine50registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Transportation40truck and bus driver
Office And Administration29administrative assistant, office data entry, general office occupations
Mechanics And Repair23computer repair, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Agricultural Science And Management13agricultural machine tech, agricultural management
Engineering Technician12electronics tech, drafting
Design11graphic design
Production Trades9welding
Security And Law Enforcement2criminal justice and police
Media1desktop publishing and imaging

Number of programs and degrees for Spoon River College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree27412
Award of less than 1 academic year1229
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years286

Student Body

In 2005, Spoon River College had a total enrollment of 2,333 students (1,483 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White92%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois96%
Louisiana1%
Foreign countries1%
Missouri1%

Spoon River College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %
Part-Time43 %

Spoon River College Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Spoon River College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1112
Non-tenured, but on tenure track44
Non-tenured and not on tenure track52

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year20$44,64318$45,378
All faculty totalacademic year20$44,64318$45,378

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

Spoon River College Degree Programs (2005)

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
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

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

MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

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
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

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 9%Spoon River College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Spoon River College % of degrees in transportation
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Spoon River College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Spoon River College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%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 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

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