Illinois Valley Community College
About Illinois Valley Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Illinois Valley Community College teaches in Oglesby, in the Illinois River valley southwest of Chicago. The sciences and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1924
Location
Oglesby, Illinois
Students
2,040
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,200
Out-of-state: $16,385
Avg Net Price
$2,232
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$40,810
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
41.8% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.6%
Transfer Out
18%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
39.8%
$/Student
$7.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 41.8% graduation rate is below average, but 70.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,200
In-State
$16,385
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,475
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,067
After Financial Aid
$2,232
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$191
Receive Grants
26.4%
Take Loans
2.5%
Tuition is $4,200/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,232.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Illinois Valley Community College fund their education.
While in School
26.4%
Get Grants
Free money
2.5%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,884
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,233
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$87/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,233, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Illinois Valley Community College.
Gender
53.9%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,040
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.7%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
23.2%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 50.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
2,040
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Illinois Valley Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 152 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
152
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
94
Men
58
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Illinois Valley Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$40,810
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Biological and Physical Sciences
$18K
114 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
100 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$63K
55 grads
1yr Earnings
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
—
21 grads
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
—
13 grads
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
—
12 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.