Illinois Valley Community College

815 N Orlando Smith Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348-9692

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

The student population of Illinois Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Illinois Valley Community College diversity score of 0.28 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

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

The public in-state tuition of $9,733 is more than the state average of $7,978. The in-state tuition has grown by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,560 is more than the state average of $10,454. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$9,733	$7,978

Out-State Tuition Fees	$10,560	$10,454

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	75%	83%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,500	$7,736

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

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Illinois Valley Community College is Sauk Valley Community College (42.7 miles away).