Illinois Valley Community College
815 N Orlando Smith Ave, Oglesby, IL, 61348-9692 - 
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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....
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| 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 | 1,015 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,207 students | 1,441 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,939 students | 2,177 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 38% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 19% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,356 | $2,841 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,155 | $1,267 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 14% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $832 | $1,151 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 11% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,837 | $3,120 |
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.
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- A Red Devil reunion at IVCC (Bureau County Republican)
posted on June 20, 2009 at 01:20:08 am
OGLESBY — Mike Fulkerson welcomed his first recruiting class to the Hilltop Tuesday afternoon, bringing five recruits into the Illinois Valley Community College baseball program. - Streator's Scarbeary one of five to sign on at Illinois Valley (The Ottawa Times)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 05:55:03 am
OGLESBY— Illinois Valley Community College coach Mike Fulkerson is looking close to home to rebuild the Eagles baseball program. Recent Streator graduate Matt Scarbeary was one of five ballplayers signed this week to scholarship offers to play for the - Ex-Hall coach will get one final high school hurrah (Peoria Journal Star)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 02:36:06 am
On Wednesday afternoon, Pat Cinotte was waiting eagerly in his office at Illinois Valley Community College for a letter of intent from one of Florida’s top high school girls basketball players. Soon, he’ll coach some of the best girls players in Illinois and represent Hall High School one more time. Cinotte will lead the Class 1A/2A North Squad in the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association ... - IVCC, city explore satellite school in Ottawa (The Ottawa Times)
posted on June 16, 2009 at 04:36:14 am
Students in the east side of Illinois Valley Community College"s district eventually may have a shorter commute. The city of Ottawa and the IVCC Board of Trustees are exploring opening a satellite campus somewhere in the city limits. Mayor - Schools recognize valedictorians, salutatorians (The Ottawa Times)
posted on June 11, 2009 at 12:59:59 am
Seniors have graduated and will be pursuing careers in the fall. The Times compiled a list of the local students who finished their secondary education at the top of their classes. Earlville High School Valedictorian: Jake Norton, Earlville,
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