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Illinois College

Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2299

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Illinois College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate74.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1082

Reading & WritingMid: 535
490583
MathMid: 515
488600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

74.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1082

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,945

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

1500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (48)

Student Life

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
8 Years$48,568
10 Years$52,575

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,900
Men
$55,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blueboys which

History & Fun Facts

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)

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