At a glance
Average net price
$18,298
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
63.8%
Admission rate
78%
Undergrad size
930
In-state tuition
$38,676
Out-of-state tuition
$38,676
Cost of attendance
$48,955
Median earnings (10y)
$52,575
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,064
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 70.6%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (25%), business (23%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM25%
- Health14%
- Business23%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services10%
- Business22.6%~210 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences17.9%~166 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions14.0%~130 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Agriculture7.0%~65 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology5.8%~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.8%~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History5.8%~54 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.5%~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.1%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.3%~22 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
30 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 73 | — | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | $30,429 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 47 | $25,515 | $26,533 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 27 | $45,712 | $27,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $27,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 20 | $21,386 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 20 | $38,718 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 1 | $32,048 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Illinois College
Illinois College is a small institution located in Jacksonville, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 930 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Illinois College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,298 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,676 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $48,955 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 63.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 70.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $52,575 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Illinois College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (25% of credentials), business (23% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Illinois College accepts 78% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,064. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Jacksonville, Illinois (town), Illinois College draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois College
Q.How much does Illinois College cost?
The average net price at Illinois College is $18,298 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $48,955.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Illinois College?
Illinois College has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Illinois College?
Illinois College admits 78% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Illinois College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Illinois College graduate earns $52,575 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Illinois College?
Published tuition is $38,676 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Illinois College located?
Illinois College is located in Jacksonville, Illinois (ZIP 62650).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Illinois College at their official website.