Illinois College

Jacksonville, Illinois
4-year Private university

Overview

Illinois College is a private institution established in 1829 with rural setting located at Jacksonville. It is ranked 124 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $37,470.It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,028. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#124 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Jacksonville, Illinois
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1829
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,028 Undergraduates

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Biology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$47,810
Cost of Attendance
$17,177
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $37,470
Outstate Tuition Fee $37,470
Room and Board Fees $10,264
$32,091 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

77% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.6 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

SAT score is greater than 1040 (with minimum test score of 25 in Reading) or ACT score is greater than 20 (with minimum English score of 20) or language of educational instruction was primarily English

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
28
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Oct
31
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$33,844 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$33,237 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $47,810
79% Students with need received Financial Aid
25.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline : October 31
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition
Eligibility First-time freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic records
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline December 1
Academic Distinction Scholarship
Total Worth up to $19,000 annually.
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Edward Beecher Scholarship
Total Worth $13,000 - $21,000 per year
Eligibility First-time freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic records
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Illinois College Opportunity Scholarship
Total Worth $12,000 per year
Eligibility First-time freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic records
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 annually
Details Transfer students who were members of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society are eligible for this renewable scholarship.

Students

1,028 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
76% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
64% Students graduate within 6 years