Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
1101 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
Tel:
(217)245-3000
Private not-for-profit | 987 students
True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship andintegrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfillinglives of leadership and service.
School Overview: | Illinois College | |
| County | Morgan County, IL | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 85 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 987 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 962 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 25 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 970 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 17 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 5% | 6% |
| % White | 87% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,500 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $26,500 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 58% | 64% |
School Notes:
- Illinois College in Jacksonville is a private, liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1,030students. The College offers more than 45 academic programs leading to the bachelor of arts and the bachelor of sciencedegrees, and is distinguished as a Phi Beta Kappa institution.
- Illinois College, the first college in the state to conduct classes and grant a baccalaureate degree,enjoys a 175-year history of excellence in the liberal arts. Beecher Hall, the first college building in Illinois, was builtin 1829 and is still used today.
- Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North CentralAssociation.
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