John A Logan College
- 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 3,744 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,744 students
- In-state tuition: $8,077
- Out-state tuition: $9,630
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
John A Logan College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 337 teachers has grown by 71% over five years.
John A Logan 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
337 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of John A Logan College has declined by 44% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 43:1 over five years.
The John A Logan College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,744 students
3,107 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
1,736 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
2,008 students
2,008 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
136 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
27%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
76%
48%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
13%
3%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.68
College Completion Rate
30%
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,077 is less than the state average of $8,158. The in-state tuition has grown by 58% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,630 is less than the state average of $10,899. The out-state tuition has grown by 62% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,077
$8,158
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,630
$10,899
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,088
$7,963
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,288
$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 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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