Illinois College
PrivateJacksonville, IL
Illinois College, in Jacksonville, IL, is a private very small school, enrolling around 930 students. Illinois College is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 78%. Among reported majors, Finance and Financial Management Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $74,757/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 30, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 28, 2027
Confirm on Illinois College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Illinois College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Illinois College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Illinois College's acceptance rate?
Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Illinois College?
Admitted students at Illinois College typically score between 883–1180 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Illinois College?
Admitted students at Illinois College typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Illinois College cost?
Illinois College's total cost of attendance is reported at $48,955 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Illinois College?
Illinois College's deadlines are Early Action Nov 30, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 28, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Illinois College require students to live on campus?
No -- Illinois College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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