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Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
1101 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
Tel:
(217)245-3000
Private, non-profit | 1,030 students
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.
School Overview: |
Illinois College
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| County | Morgan County, IL | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,010 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 20 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,030 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 742 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 28% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,926 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 57% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $3,884 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 99% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $6,216 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 76% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,544 | |
School Notes:
- Illinois College in Jacksonville is a private, liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1,030 students. The College offers more than 45 academic programs leading to the bachelor of arts and the bachelor of science degrees, and is distinguished as a Phi Beta Kappa institution.
- Illinois College, the first college in the state to conduct classes and grant a baccalaureate degree, enjoys a 175-year history of excellence in the liberal arts. Beecher Hall, the first college building in Illinois, was built in 1829 and is still used today.
- Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
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