Illinois Central College

1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • We offer credit and non-credit classes at four college campuses, as well as at a variety of community locations. The East Peoria campus is the location for most of our classes. You'll find Health Careers and Profesional Development classes at the Downtown Peoria Campus. And our North campus provides a wide array of general classes and is the home of our Culinary Arts, Human Services, Public Services and Therapeutic Massage programs. Our South Campus in Pekin Illinois offers mostly Welding classes but will be expanding.

School Highlights

Illinois Central College serves 8,749 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,749 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,100
  • Out-state tuition: $9,300
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Illinois Central College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 642 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Illinois Central College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
642 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Illinois Central College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Illinois Central College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,749 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,905 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,844 students
1,683 students
This chart display the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Illinois Central College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois Central College.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of IL.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
677 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,905 students
944 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Illinois Central College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,844 students
1,683 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Asian community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
6%
24%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
11%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Black community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
74%
53%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of White community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois Central College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in IL.
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Illinois Central College and the community college average diversity score of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
36%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois Central College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$31,800
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois Central College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of IL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $8,100 is less than the state average of $8,163. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,300 is less than the state average of $10,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,100
$8,163
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Illinois Central College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,300
$10,824
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Illinois Central College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
In-District/Out-of D
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
81%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois Central College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,029
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois Central College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,095
$4,600
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois Central College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Whether you're taking an online course, science lab, computer class, workforce training or attending an extra-curricular activity in the Performing Arts Center or Gym, you will find a welcoming smile and new companions for your educational adventure. Our excellent faculty will assist you to learn the newest technologies and the latest information in your field of study. Our staff is here to provide the support and services you need to make your path to success obtainable. We have a multitude of clubs, activities, and recreational activities available to help you meet new people and make new friends. From politics to music to sports to cultural events. Student Activities oversees over 40 clubs and organizations. In addition, Student Activities provides many campus-wide services including New Student Orientation, bulletin board posting, a monthly newsletter Campus Connection, scheduling of Student Center facilities, and CONNECTIONS leadership and personal development workshops.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Illinois Central College cost?
Illinois Central College's tuition is approximately $8,100 for In-State students and $9,300 for Out-State students.
What is Illinois Central College's ranking?
Illinois Central College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 8,749 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,100
  • Out-state tuition: $9,300
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 26%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,163 per year for in-state students and $10,824 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,272 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Rasmussen University-Illinois. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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