Spoon River College
About Spoon River College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Spoon River College teaches in Canton, in the farm country of western Illinois. The sciences and agricultural mechanization are among its largest programs.
Founded
1959
Location
Canton, Illinois
Students
774
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
41.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,090
Out-of-state: $13,500
Avg Net Price
$3,415
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,386
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
41.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.3%
Transfer Out
19%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
34.5%
$/Student
$8.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 41.6% graduation rate is below average, but 66.3% 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
$6,090
In-State
$13,500
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,217
After Financial Aid
$3,415
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,915
Receive Grants
27.3%
Take Loans
7.2%
Tuition is $6,090/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $3,415.
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 Spoon River College fund their education.
While in School
27.3%
Get Grants
Free money
7.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,347
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Spoon River College.
Gender
68%
Female
32%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
774
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
41.8%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
25%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 68% of the student body. 41.8% 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
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
774
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Spoon River College fields 5 varsity teams with 106 student athletes, about 14% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
106
14% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
61% / 39%
65
Men
41
Women
3
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Spoon River Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,386
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$37K
132 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
35 grads
Agricultural Mechanization
$62K
11 grads
4yr Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences, General
—
7 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$70K
5 grads
4yr Earnings
Agricultural Business and Management
—
3 grads
Median earnings are $38K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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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.