John A Logan College

700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL 62918
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • We are a diverse learning and teaching community committed to improving individual life and society through high-quality, accessible educational programs and engaged learning opportunities.

School Highlights

John A Logan College serves 3,224 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,224 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,077
  • Out-state tuition: $9,630
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

John A Logan College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
John A Logan College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Total Faculty
101 staff
94 staff

Showing 2019–2025.

School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Student Body

The student population of John A Logan College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The John A Logan College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 79% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,224 students
3,095 students

Showing 2018–2025.

Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
33:1

Showing 2019–2025.

# Full-Time Students
1,329 students
1,013 students

Showing 2018–2025.

# Part-Time Students
1,895 students
2,082 students

Showing 2018–2025.

# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,224 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,329 students
1,082 students

Showing 2018–2025.

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,895 students
2,308 students
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2019–2025.

% Hispanic
4%
28%

Showing 2019–2025.

% Black
10%
13%

Showing 2019–2025.

% White
67%
46%

Showing 2016–2025.

% Two or more races
3%
3%

Showing 2021–2025.

% Unknown races
14%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.69

Showing 2016–2025.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
38%

Showing 2017–2025.

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$38,119
$42,901

Showing 2014–2023.

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $8,077 is more than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has grown by 35% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,630 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has grown by 37% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,077
$8,019

Showing 2016–2024.

Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,630
$10,874

Showing 2016–2024.

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
80%

Showing 2017–2025.

Median Debt for Graduates
$3,088
$7,900

Showing 2010–2019.

Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,940
$4,618

Showing 2011–2020.

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • John A. Logan College was created by public mandate in 1967 under the authority of the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. The College opened its doors to its charter class in the fall of 1968 and acquired its permanent grounds in the following year. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1972, John A. Logan College now offers a wide variety of programs, including foundation courses for the bachelor's degree, technical and vocational curricula, adult education classes and public service activities. John A. Logan College maintains well-balanced sports programs. The College competes intercollegiately in basketball, baseball,, and golf in a men's division, and in volleyball, golf, basketball, and softball in a women's division. John A. Logan College is a member of both the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Great Rivers Athletic Conference. The John A. Logan Cultural Arts Program complements educational and social programs of the College through a museum, art galleries, and in-house musical and theatrical production, and by the appearance of off-campus artists, musicians, and dancers. The College district covers most of Williamson and Jackson Counties and parts of Franklin, Perry, and Randolph Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does John A Logan College cost?
John A Logan College's tuition is approximately $8,077 for In-State students and $9,630 for Out-State students.
What is John A Logan College's ranking?
John A Logan College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,224 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,077
  • Out-state tuition: $9,630
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,019 per year for in-state students and $10,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,123 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 88%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Midwestern Career College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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