Illinois College is a small residential liberal arts college offering exceptional education at an affordable cost on a safe and beautiful campus. For over 180 years, Illinois College has prepared young men and women for lives of leadership and service. With an enrollment of 1,000, Illinois College launches students into thriving careers in public service, medicine, law, education and other professions. Our students earn their degrees through a demanding residential liberal arts curriculum of more than 45 majors in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

The first step in your life-changing journey starts here. Illinois College wants students to succeed inside and outside of the classroom, so we look at more than test scores in our review process. And we keep the application process easy and the review process quick. First-year students with less than 24 college-level credit hours should apply with: Your School Report (a reference form completed by your high school counselor). An official high school transcript to Illinois College. Test scores (optional for some students).

Transfer

The specific minimum requirements for transfer students include the following: Graduation from an accredited 4-year high school (or equivalent) with at least 15 units of credit. Verification of good academic standing at the institution from which the applicant wishes to transfer. A minimum 2.5 GPA for their most recent full time semester of college- level coursework and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA for all college level coursework attempted. A minimum of 24 transferable credits completed. If 24 credits have not been completed the student’s high school record will also be evaluated.

Additional Information

For first-time, first-year students, our Finish in 4 program ensures you will graduate in four years or we will cover the cost of your remaining required courses at IC. With IC’s upfront tuition that includes textbooks, you can focus on your education and never worry about unexpected costs.

Visit us

Many Illinois College students describe the feeling they had when they first stepped onto campus — the welcome from faculty and staff, the inviting facilities and the buzz of activity. To find out if IC is a good fit for you, we recommend that you explore our campus and see for yourself where our students live, play and learn and why so many of them love their “home away from home.” Take a guided walk across our beautiful Illinois College campus and ask the questions you need to know to be confident in your decision.

“Illinois College offers unique transformative experiences that launch our students toward success, preparing them to lead productive, satisfying, and meaningful lives in our global society. Our mission lives in them, in their achievements, and in the inspiring lives they will lead as graduates.”

Barbara A. Farley, President

Admissions office

Visit us

School location
Address

1101 West College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650, United States of America

Phone number

(217) 245-3030

Region

Midwest

Midwest