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77.2%Acceptance
$37,470Tuition
925Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,575Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Presbyterian Church (USA)

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
77.2%
Average SAT
1,043
SAT Range (25th–75th)
960–1,126
ACT Composite (avg)
24
Total Enrollment
925

Admissions Overview

Illinois College is less selective with a 77% acceptance rate. Most qualified applicants who apply will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 960-1126 on the SAT or around 24 on the ACT. These scores reflect the college's focus on finding students who can succeed in small classroom settings rather than chasing the highest test scores. The 11:1 student-faculty ratio means professors know every student personally. Illinois College seeks students who want close mentorship and hands-on learning opportunities. The school values students who will engage actively in undergraduate research and contribute meaningfully to a tight-knit campus community of under 1,000 students.