# Illinois College

Jacksonville, IL. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/illinois-college

Illinois College is a private nonprofit college in Jacksonville, IL with 930 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1064 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,763 per year ($11,937 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,546 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 78% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 3,660 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,733 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–590 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 433–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $51,827 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $18,763 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,937 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,053 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,334 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,919 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $25,261 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 930 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 61% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,546 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 (FY2024) |

## What Illinois College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Illinois College's acceptance rate?**

Illinois College admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for Illinois College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 433–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1064.

**What ACT score do you need for Illinois College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.

**Is Illinois College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Illinois College?**

In Fall 2023, 3,660 students applied to Illinois College and 2,733 were admitted; 253 enrolled.

**Does Illinois College consider legacy status?**

No. Illinois College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Illinois College require an essay?**

Illinois College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Illinois College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $51,827 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,763.

**What is Illinois College's graduation rate?**

61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 145691. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology