About
About Illinois College
Illinois College is a private liberal arts college in Jacksonville, IL, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and test optional. With an acceptance rate of 77%, Illinois College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 233 students each year. Illinois College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 960–1126, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Illinois College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $28,511 per year; the sticker price of $46,476 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Illinois College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Illinois College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$46k/yr | $12.5k |
| 30k-48k | ~$46k/yr | $10.9k |
| 48k-75k | ~$46k/yr | $12.6k |
| 75k-110k | ~$46k/yr | $16.8k |
| 110k+ | ~$46k/yr | $25.8k |
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