Illinois Valley Community College
Tel:
(815)224-2720
School Highlights
- Illinois Valley Community College serves 3,525 students (42% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
- Illinois Valley Community College is the only community colleges within La Salle County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Illinois Valley Community College is Sauk Valley Community College (42.7 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Illinois Valley Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 124 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,525 students | 3,999 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,467 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,058 students | 2,613 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% |
| % Black | 1% | 14% |
| % White | 84% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.59 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 24% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,800 | $31,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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