Illinois Valley Community College
School Notes Overview:
Illinois Valley Community College serves the needs of the learner and our diverse community by providing quality education, training and services that are accessible, affordable and promote lifelong learning....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | La Salle County, IL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,732 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,207 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,939 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 38% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 19% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,356 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,155 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 14% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $832 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 11% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,837 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Illinois Valley Community College is a comprehensive public community college located in Oglesby, IL. The College district covers all and parts of eight counties in North Central Illinois. There are 21 high schools, 24 public and 11 parochial elementary and junior high schools within the College's service area.
- The college was founded in 1924 as LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College; renamed Illinois Valley Community College in 1966.
- IVCC's comprehensive offerings include the following baccalaureate transfer degrees: Associate in arts (A.A.) Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in Engineering Science (A.E.S.). An Associate in General Studies (A.G.S.) is also available. IVCC has 24 Career Programs (Associate in Applied Science degrees) designed for employment after two years. A total of 42 certificate programs enable students to gain employment in two years of less.
- In addition to academic and technical programs, the College offers a comprehensive array of services designed to encourage students' success. Extracurricular activities include 27 clubs and organizations and eight intercollegiate athletic teams.
- Illinois Valley Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Eagles start the season with win (The Ottawa Times)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 07:25:14 am
OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Community College had a solid start to the season with an 88-70 win over the St. Ambrose University JV squad on Thursday. The Eagles led 47-33 at halftime then scored 41 points in the second - 'STACHE BASH -- Zavada in attendance as Eagles retire his jersey number (The Ottawa Times)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 06:40:14 am
OGLESBY— Among the students, scouts and fans in attendance at Thursday evening's Illinois Valley Community College mens basketball opener was a slightly out-of-place spattering of alumni, Diamondbacks merchandise and young children (plus a few adults) proudly wearing tape-on, paper handlebar - Lady Eagles advance out of first round (The Ottawa Times)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 06:40:04 am
OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College volleyball team earned a 22-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-21 win over Elgin Community College in the first round of the NJCAA Region Tournament on Wednesday. La Salle-Peru graduate Riley Gapinski led the Lady - Hawks ready for court, mat seasons (Daily Herald)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 06:26:09 am
With the leaves changing from summer green to fall orange and yellow - and snow sure to fall soon - that can only mean one thing. - Doctor recommended: Doctors recommend high-risk groups get H1N1 vaccine (The Ottawa Times)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 07:47:59 am
Dr. Robert Maguire received his H1N1 vaccine at Ottawa Regional Hospital last week and encourages others to be vaccinated as well. "In the past, (H1N1) has caused serious epidemics," Maguire, who works at Ottawa Medical Center and also has
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