Illinois Valley Community College
School Highlights
Illinois Valley Community College serves 2,841 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,841 students
- In-state tuition: $9,733
- Out-state tuition: $10,560
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 239 teachers has grown by 45% over five years.
Illinois Valley Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High 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
239 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Illinois Valley Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five years.
The Illinois Valley Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,841 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,099 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
1,742 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
27%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
75%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
College Completion Rate
28%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $9,733 is more than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,560 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$9,733
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,560
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,900
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,549
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
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: 2020 (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 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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