Illinois College

1101 W. College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
http://www.ic.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1829
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian/United Church of Christ
Undergrad Students1,030
Endowment123,499,688
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition16,120
Room/Board6,730
Services
Associated FirmsADM; Jacksonville Journal-Courier; Morgan County Sheriff's Department; Wells Fargo Financial; WEAI/WLDS Radio; Public School District 117-Jacksonville; Memorial Medical Center; Public School District 186-Springfield; Comprehensive Insurance; Skitch, Gardn
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsArt Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsArt Gallery
Periodical Subs648
# of Books166,968
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months60%
within one year70%
within two years80%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size65 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing71%
College housing typescoed dorms (40%), women's dorms (28%), men's dorms (22%), apartment for single students (8%), special housing for disabled students (1%), other housing options (1%)
Popular EventsBruner Bash, Night of a 1000 Stars (talent show), Homecoming, Convocations, BreakAway Programs, Family Day, Graduation on the Quad;
Nearest AirportSt. Louis, MO (80), Springfield, IL (40)
Nearest TrainSpringfield, IL (40)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations72
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Rambler (twice a month), Forte (student literary and art journal published twice a year), Viewpoints (student political journal published twice a year), Rig Veda (yearbook).
Honor SocietiesPhi Beta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Delta Mu Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Lambda Pi Eta, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Sigma Iota, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Gospel Choir (The Joyful Noise), Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC), Newman Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Coalition for Ethnic Awareness (CEA), International Club, Japanese Club, Model United Nations
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting Club, Alpha Phi Omega, BACCHUS, Best Buddies, Brass Ensemble, Cheerleaders, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Independents, College Republicans, Concert Choir, Conservative Scholars, Cricket Club, Dance Team, Debate Team, Electronics Enthusiasts, Fencing Club; Forte Literary Journal; History Association, Homecoming Committee; ICE (Illinois College Environmentalists), IC TV News, Investment Club, Madrigals, Math Club, OASIS (Outdoor Adventure Club), Pep Band, Philosophy Club, Progressive Action Coalition, Psychology Club, Rambler Student Newspaper, Rig Veda Yearbook, SAGE (Straights and Gays for Equality); SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), SAB (Student Activities Board), Smooth Stones, Society for the Study of Midieval and Ancient Combat, Student Alumni Association (SAA), Student Forum, TheatreWorks, Tomorrow's Teachers, United Campus for Women, Viewpoints Political Journal, Wind Ensemble, Inter-Society Board (ISB), Inter-Society Council (ISC), Gamma Nu Literary Society, Phi Alpha Literary Society, Pi Pi Rho Literary Society, Sigma Pi Literary Society, Chi Beta Literary Society, Gamma Delta Literary Society, Sigma Phi Epsilon Literary Society