Illinois Central College

1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635
Top Ranked (2024-25): 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 7,385 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,385 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,100
  • Out-state tuition: $9,300
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
642 staff
227 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Illinois Central College and community college average number of faculty in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Illinois Central College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Illinois Central College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,385 students
2,558 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Illinois Central College and community college average number of enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Illinois Central College and community college average student staff ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
2,187 students
872 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Illinois Central College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
5,198 students
1,686 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Illinois Central College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois Central College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
677 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,187 students
872 students
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,198 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
12%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Black community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of White community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
74%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Illinois Central College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois Central College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.43
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Illinois Central College and the community college average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3276%
0.3913%
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$31,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois Central College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois 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 more than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,300 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,100
$7,875
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,300
$10,847
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
In-District/Out-of D
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
82%
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,187
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,095
$4,618
This chart displays 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 Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 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: 2023 (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 (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,385 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,100
  • Out-state tuition: $9,300
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 87%. 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 0.75. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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