Illinois Central College

1 College Drive
East Peoria, IL 61635-0001

Tel: (309)694-5422

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 10,296 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Illinois Central College is the only community colleges within Tazewell County, IL.
The nearest community college is Midstate College (5.30 miles away).

The student population of 10,296 has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	10,296 students	3,999 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	33:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	3,680 students	1,386 students

# Part-Time Students	6,616 students	2,613 students


% Asian	1%	4%

% Hispanic	3%	16%

% Black	8%	14%

% White	84%	60%

% Two or more races	3%	1%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity Score	0.29	0.59

College Completion Rate	25%	25%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,700	$32,200

The public in-state tuition of $8,100 is more than the state average of $7,978. The in-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,300 is less than the state average of $10,454. The out-state tuition has grown by 37% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$8,100	$7,978

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,300	$10,454

Tuition Notes	In-District/Out-of D
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	70%	83%

Median Debt for Graduates	$6,501	$7,862

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,500	$4,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.