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Illinois College

#891 in US ranking Jacksonville, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$51,827
Tuition & fees
$39,854
Avg. aid
$30,179
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%
SAT range
883–1180
ACT range
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$43,449
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Illinois College?

Illinois College's reported four-year graduation rate is 57%, and its six-year rate is 64%. These measures follow groups of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students for the stated periods; they are not the graduation rates of every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student.

The reported first-year retention rate is 71%, meaning roughly seven in ten students in the measured entering group continued into the following year. Graduation and retention figures describe past cohorts, not a prediction for a particular applicant. Students comparing schools should use the same cohort definition and time period when interpreting completion rates.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Illinois College?

Program-level College Scorecard figures provide a limited look at earnings approximately one year after graduation for federally aided graduates included in the measure. They are median earnings for the measured group, not starting salaries offered to all graduates or a forecast of an individual's income.

Among the reported program figures are $45,712 for finance, $38,718 for economics, and $30,429 for psychology. Timing matters: a one-year measure may capture early jobs while excluding later advancement, and further study can change who appears in an earnings measure. Small programs may also have figures withheld or based on limited numbers. Applicants comparing majors should weigh these figures alongside likely occupations, graduate-study plans, location, and the cost of completing the degree.

Illinois College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
64%
4-year graduation
57%
6-year graduation
64%

Illinois College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
71%
Employed 1 year after graduation
99%

Illinois College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$43,449
4 years after graduation
$50,691
5 years after graduation
$55,108
7 years after graduation
$60,862
10 years after starting college
$57,546

Alumni Salary for Illinois College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$25,515

Economics

$38,718

Finance and Financial Management Services

$45,712

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

$32,048

Psychology, General

$30,429

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

$21,386

Illinois College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

283058

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

242246

Health Professions and Related Programs

31536

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

12618

Psychology

13215

Social Sciences

51015

History

31215

Education

13114

English Language and Literature/Letters

358

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

178

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

101

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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