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Illinois College

Private

Jacksonville, IL

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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

Admit rate78%
SAT range883–1180
ACT range19–26
Undergrads930
Yield (admits who enroll)9%
Next deadlineNov 30, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$48,955
4-year grad rate63%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,575

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans83%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out77%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$51,626/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$74,757/yr
Accounting and Related Services$67,982/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,739/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$45,716/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,388/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity909
Typical room charge$5,138
Typical board charge$5,094

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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 earliest deadline is Nov 30, 2026 (EA), 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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