Illinois Valley Community College

  • Illinois Valley Community College is dedicated to creating opportunities for students and our community by providing access to affordable, high-quality higher education and lifelong learning. IVCC is located in Oglesby, IL, along with a sattelite site in Ottawa.

School Highlights

Illinois Valley Community College serves 2,594 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,594 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,480
  • Out-state tuition: $17,841
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 239 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Illinois Valley Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
239 staff
239 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Illinois Valley Community College and community college average number of faculty in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Illinois Valley Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Illinois Valley Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,594 students
2,581 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Illinois Valley Community College and community college average number of enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Illinois Valley Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
949 students
898 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Illinois Valley Community College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
1,645 students
1,683 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Illinois Valley Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois Valley Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Illinois.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
184 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
949 students
944 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Illinois Valley Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Illinois Valley Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Illinois Valley Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Illinois Valley Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
70%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Illinois Valley Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Illinois Valley Community 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
1%
% Unknown races
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois Valley Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.38
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Illinois Valley Community College and the community college average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
36%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois Valley Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$31,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois Valley Community 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 $4,480 is less than the state average of $8,163. The in-state tuition has declined by 60% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,841 is more than the state average of $10,824. The out-state tuition has grown by 47% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,480
$8,163
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Illinois Valley Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,841
$10,824
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Illinois Valley Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
rate given is for district residents. Out of district residents pay a higher rate. This includes tuition and standard fees. Additional lab or course fees may apply.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
81%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois Valley Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,250
$8,029
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois Valley Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,600
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois Valley Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 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

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 over 40 clubs and organizations and twelve 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Illinois Valley Community College cost?
Illinois Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $4,480 for In-State students and $17,841 for Out-State students.
What sports does Illinois Valley Community College offer?
Illinois Valley Community College offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,594 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,480
  • Out-state tuition: $17,841
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,163 per year for in-state students and $10,824 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,272 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Rasmussen University-Illinois. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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