Back to Colleges Colleges

Illinois College

Illinois College is a small, private institution located in Jacksonville, il. Founded in 1829, Illinois College offers undergraduate degrees in 48 majors.

tab-icon

Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,011 undergraduates
cost $36,346 undergraduate tuition
background-flourish
Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Illinois College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 77.2%
SAT score average 1076
ACT score average 23
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee N/A
Learn more

Key deadlines

June
30
58 days away FAFSA® deadline

Apply ASAP. A lot of aid is first come, first served!

Apply for the FAFSA®
December
01
212 days away Early Action date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

Enter to win a $2,000 scholarship*

No essay | Apply in 2 minutes or less
Enter scholarship*

Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Illinois College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $36,346
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,964
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $47,810
Average financial aid package $34,264
Estimated cost $13,546 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,346
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,964
Books & supplies N/A
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $47,810
Average financial aid package $34,264
Estimated cost $13,546 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.  

Learn more
tuition-background-flourish

*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Illinois College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,011, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

958

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
64%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Illinois College, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1101 West College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
phone 217-245-3000
address www.ic.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Illinois College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Illinois College?

Illinois College is located in Jacksonville, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois College? 

The acceptance rate for Illinois College is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Illinois College?

The average high school GPA for Illinois College students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Illinois College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Illinois College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $184,092.

Explore other colleges

Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL
undergraduates 783 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Judson University
Elgin, IL
undergraduates 781 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Trinity International University-Illinois
Deerfield, IL
undergraduates 409 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Knox College
Galesburg, IL
undergraduates 1,051 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Principia College
Elsah, IL
undergraduates 316 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
undergraduates 2,897 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Rockford University
Rockford, IL
undergraduates 908 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
undergraduates 3,987 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
DeVry University-Illinois
Naperville, IL
undergraduates 23,164 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
North Park University
Chicago, IL
undergraduates 1,866 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
View all schools

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025.
See Official Rules.

SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.

FAFSA® is a registered service mark of U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.

Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

N/A means the information was not available or reported.