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Illinois College

Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2299

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege town

Known for business — close-knit campus

Illinois College is a private institution in Jacksonville with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1082, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 925 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,575 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,945.

Established
1829
Mascot
Blueboy
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Illinois
Division
Division III

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75%Acceptance
1082SAT Avg
925Students
11:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$52,575Earnings 10yr
$17,945Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1082

Reading & WritingMid: 535
490583
MathMid: 515
488600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1925

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,470
Room & Board$10,264
Total Cost of Attendance$47,337
Average Net Price$17,945
Median Debt at Graduation$25,565
Monthly Payment (10yr)$271

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,197
$30–48K$11,627
$48–75K$14,241
$75–110K$18,505
$110K+$23,362

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

15.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,746

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

70%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
925
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 10%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.1%
Freshman Retention70.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,110
10 Years$52,575

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blueboys which

Athletic teamsGolfGolf championship

History & Fun Facts

  • Beecher Hall in 1934 The first two college graduates in the state of Illinois, Richard Yates and Jonathan E.
  • A program at Illinois College for first generation college students was named The Yates Fellowship Program in his honor.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from IL state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
76 mi(132 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
202 mi(350 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
217 mi(376 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis68 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare197 mi
IND Indianapolis210 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1014 mi · ~29h 18m drive
New York, NY858 mi · ~24h 47m drive
Hartford, CT929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Providence, RI994 mi · ~28h 43m drive
Albany, NY879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Syracuse, NY765 mi · ~22h 6m drive
Rochester, NY695 mi · ~20h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY628 mi · ~18h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Pittsburgh, PA544 mi · ~15h 43m drive
Harrisburg, PA707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Newark, NJ849 mi · ~24h 32m drive
Washington, DC708 mi · ~20h 27m drive
Baltimore, MD727 mi · ~21h drive
Atlanta, GA525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Charlotte, NC602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Raleigh, NC690 mi · ~19h 56m drive
Miami, FL1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive
Orlando, FL924 mi · ~26h 42m drive
Tampa, FL928 mi · ~26h 49m drive
Nashville, TN310 mi · ~8h 57m drive
New Orleans, LA676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Richmond, VA707 mi · ~20h 25m drive
Chicago, IL202 mi · ~5h 50m drive
Detroit, MI416 mi · ~12h 1m drive
Minneapolis, MN394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
St. Louis, MO76 mi · ~2h 12m drive
Kansas City, MO235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Indianapolis, IN217 mi · ~6h 16m drive
Columbus, OH385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Cleveland, OH465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Milwaukee, WI259 mi · ~7h 29m drive
Dallas, TX603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Houston, TX747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Austin, TX779 mi · ~22h 30m drive
San Antonio, TX852 mi · ~24h 37m drive
Los Angeles, CA1589 mi · ~45h 54m drive
San Francisco, CA1730 mi · ~49h 59m drive
San Diego, CA1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive
Seattle, WA1679 mi · ~48h 30m drive
Portland, OR1684 mi · ~48h 39m drive
Denver, CO783 mi · ~22h 37m drive
Phoenix, AZ1282 mi · ~37h 2m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Honolulu, HI4122 mi · ~119h 5m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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