Illinois Central College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,004

4.67% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$8,749

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

15.1%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

9,266

33.6% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

36.8%

405 Graduates

About

Illinois Central College is a higher education institution located in Tazewell County, IL. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Illinois Central College were .

In 2017, 1,880 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Illinois Central College. 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (1,528 degrees), 8.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (171 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Central College is $4,004, which is $-3,410 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Central College is $4,004, which is $-3,410 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,749.

In 2017, 36% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 12% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$4,004

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Illinois Central College was $4,004. The cost of tuition at Illinois Central College is $-3,410 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Illinois Central College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,749

2017 Value

3.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Illinois Central College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,749. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Illinois Central College grew by 3.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Illinois Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,200

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Illinois Central College was of $7,200 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board did not change between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Illinois Central College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

12%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Illinois Central College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 5.26% with respect to 2016, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Illinois Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.1%

2016 Default Rate

130

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Illinois Central College was 15.1%, which represents 130 out of the 862 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Illinois Central College has a total enrollment of 9,266 students. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Central College is 3,115 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,151. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Illinois Central College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Illinois Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.6% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 6.59% Hispanic or Latino, 3.28% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Illinois Central College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Male (38.6%), followed by White Female (36.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Illinois Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,266 students. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Central College is 3,115 and the part-time enrollment is 6,151. This means that 33.6% of students enrolled at Illinois Central College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Illinois Central College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Illinois Central College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Illinois Central College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Illinois Central College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
6,908
Black or African American
1,086
Hispanic or Latino
611

The enrolled student population at Illinois Central College is 74.6% White, 11.7% Black or African American, 6.59% Hispanic or Latino, 3.28% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.119% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 27 students (0.291%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 238 more women than men received degrees from Illinois Central College. The majority of degree recipients at Illinois Central College are white (1,528 degrees awarded). There were 8.94 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (171 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Illinois Central College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Illinois Central College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (65 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (737 degrees), and Precision Production (68 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Illinois Central College are Registered nurses (1,303,369 people), Medical & health services managers (139,861 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (138,389 people), Pharmacists (131,416 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (121,380 people).

The most specialized majors at Illinois Central College are Agriculture (65 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (737 degrees), Precision Production (68 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (104 degrees), and Library Science (5 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Illinois Central College are Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Dentists, Physicians, and Podiatrists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Illinois Central College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,436,062 people), Elementary & secondary schools (333,045 people), Outpatient care centers (202,345 people), Offices of physicians (192,776 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (182,505 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Illinois Central College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Illinois Central College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Illinois Central College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

821
1,059

In 2017, 821 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Central College, which is 0.775 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,059).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Illinois Central College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 284 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Central College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.798 times less than the 356 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 356 degrees were awarded to women at Illinois Central College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.25 times more than the 284 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 16% of students graduating from Illinois Central College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Illinois Central College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,528 degrees awarded
Black or African American
171 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Illinois Central College is white (1,528 degrees awarded). There were 8.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (171 degrees).

0.426% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
843 degrees awarded
White Male
685 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Illinois Central College is white female (843 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (685 degrees).

Operations

Illinois Central College has an endowment valued at nearly $18.7M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.36M (12.6%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Illinois Central College had a total salary expenditure of $113M. Illinois Central College employs 109 Professors, 23 Assistant professors, and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at Illinois Central College are Female Professors (62), Male Professors(47), and Male Assistant professors (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Central College are: Service, with 74 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$18.7M

2017 Endowment

11.3%

growth from 2016

Illinois Central College has an endowment valued at about $18.7M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Illinois Central College grew 11.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Illinois Central College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.45M - Federal
$4.22M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Illinois Central College received $3.45M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.22M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$34.2M

2017 Salaries

1.15%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Illinois Central College paid a median of $34.2M in salaries, which represents 30.3% of their overall expenditure ($113M) and a 1.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16% decline from 2015 and a 1.82% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.3M

Instructional Salaries

166

Number of Employees

In 2017, Illinois Central College paid a total of $11.3M to 166 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.65M (31.1%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

109 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Illinois Central College were Professor with 109 employees; Assistant professor with 23 employees; and Assistant professor with 18 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Central College were Service with 74 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Illinois Central College was Female Professor with 62 employees, Male Professor with 47 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Illinois Central College.

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