Illinois Central College
- 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 8,875 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Top Rankings
Illinois Central College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 313 teachers has declined by 18% over five years.
| Illinois Central College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 313 staff | 124 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Illinois Central College is Midstate College (5.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 226 students | 5.40 Mi411 W Northmoor Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-4092 5.40226 - 5,063 students | 29.00 Mi1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 268-8000 29.005,063 - 1,436 students | 32.10 Mi23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4645 32.101,436 - Lincoln CollegePrivate not-for-profit968 students | 39.40 Mi300 Keokuk St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3155 39.40968 - 2,958 students | 46.20 Mi815 N Orlando Smith Road
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 224-2720 46.202,958
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