Illinois College
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650-2299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Illinois College is a private institution in Jacksonville with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1082, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 925 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,575 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,945.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Blueboys which
History & Fun Facts
- •Beecher Hall in 1934 The first two college graduates in the state of Illinois, Richard Yates and Jonathan E.
- •A program at Illinois College for first generation college students was named The Yates Fellowship Program in his honor.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1082
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
15.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,746
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
70%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average