Illinois College
Liberal arts college · Jacksonville, IL · 930 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
883–1180
ACT (middle 50%)
19–26
Average net price
$18,763
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$51,827
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
61%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Illinois College?
Illinois College accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 883 and 1180 on the SAT. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 883, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–26.
The latest federal data says Illinois College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Illinois College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Illinois College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $51,827 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,763 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $39,854 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$39,854
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$39,854
- Room & board$12,166
- Total cost of attendance$51,827
- Average net price after grants$18,763
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Agriculture, Social Sciences.
Illinois College FAQ
- What is Illinois College's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Illinois College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 883–1180. Aim for 1180 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Illinois College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–26.
- Is Illinois College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Illinois College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Illinois College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Illinois College cost?
- About $51,827 a year before aid; $18,763 on average after grants.
- What is Illinois College's FAFSA school code?
- 001688. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Illinois College receives your information.
- What is Illinois College's graduation rate?
- 61% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Illinois College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL | 77% | — | $53,331 | 68% |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | 77% | 1130–1350 | $9,540 | 61% |
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