Illinois College

Illinois College

Great Lakes Region
Small Town Campus Setting
Very Small Size
937 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
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1101 West College Ave - Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Since 1829, Illinois College has been a leader in higher education and established a reputation for academic innovation. IC is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning. Students are prepared to graduate READY for lifelong success by engaging in IC's student-centered learning community.

IC is a top-ranked college that consistently receives high marks for value, small class sizes and quality. The college offers one-on-one guidance from professors. All students engage in meaningful learning experiences, including student-faculty research, global experiences, internships and community-based learning.

IC graduates develop the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that today's employers value. Nearly 100% of students are employed or pursuing an advanced degree within a year of graduation.

Illinois College is located in Jacksonville, Illinois, has an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, and offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

Neighborhood

Illinois College's Jacksonville campus sits in a charming historic town with a walkable downtown area featuring local restaurants, shops, and cafes within easy reach of campus. The residential neighborhood offers a small-town atmosphere that fosters community connection while still providing access to the amenities students need for daily life. The surrounding area balances peaceful, tree-lined streets with convenient access to dining and entertainment options that cater to student interests and budgets.
25
Car-Friendly
Walk Score
0
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
30
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
½ mile
1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$718/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Action Dec 1, 2026
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 37 883 - 1180  
ACT 12 19 - 26  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 3,820 45 % 54 % -
Number admitted 2,987 45 % 54 % 1 %
Number enrolled 246 54 % 45 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields Agricultural Business and Management —
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry —
Biology/Biological Sciences —
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting —
Business Administration and Management —
Finance —
Financial Planning and Services —
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration —
Actuarial Science —
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods —
Digital Marketing —
Marketing/Marketing Management —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Organizational Communication —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science —
Education Education
Elementary Education and Teaching —
Engineering Mechanical Engineering —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature —
Rhetoric and Composition —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Spanish Language and Literature —
Health Professions and Related Programs Health/Health Care Administration/Management —
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences —
Nursing Administration —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse —
History History —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences —
International/Globalization Studies —
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies —
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Studies —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management —
Physical Sciences Chemistry —
Physics —
Psychology Psychology —
Behavioral Neuroscience —
Social Sciences Criminology —
Economics —
Political Science and Government —
Sociology —
Visual and Performing Arts Art/Art Studies —

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service.