John A Logan College
Tel:
(618)985-3741
- We are a diverse learning and teaching community committed to improving individual life and society through high-quality, accessible educational programs and engaged learning opportunities.
School Highlights
- John A Logan College serves 6,718 students (31% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
- John A Logan College is the only community colleges within Williamson County, IL.
- The nearest community college to John A Logan College is Rend Lake College (28.1 miles away).
Top Placements
John A Logan College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 157 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
| John A Logan 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 | 157 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,718 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 43:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,107 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,611 students | 2,613 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| % Black | 4% | 14% |
| % White | 89% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 23% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,900 | $31,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- John A. Logan College was created by public mandate in 1967 under the authority of the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. The College opened its doors to its charter class in the fall of 1968 and acquired its permanent grounds in the following year. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1972, John A. Logan College now offers a wide variety of programs, including foundation courses for the bachelor's degree, technical and vocational curricula, adult education classes and public service activities. John A. Logan College maintains well-balanced sports programs. The College competes intercollegiately in basketball, baseball,, and golf in a men's division, and in volleyball, golf, basketball, and softball in a women's division. John A. Logan College is a member of both the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Great Rivers Athletic Conference. The John A. Logan Cultural Arts Program complements educational and social programs of the College through a museum, art galleries, and in-house musical and theatrical production, and by the appearance of off-campus artists, musicians, and dancers. The College district covers most of Williamson and Jackson Counties and parts of Franklin, Perry, and Randolph Counties.
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