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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)

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$37,470
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,470
Average Net Price
$17,945
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,264
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,565
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$271/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
76.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
85.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,197
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,627
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,241
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,505
$110,001+ $23,362

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Cost Overview

Families at Illinois College typically pay $17,945 annually after aid, bringing the four-year cost to around $72,000. Low-income families with earnings under $30,000 pay just $11,197 per year, while those earning over $110,000 pay $23,362. The college meets most students' financial need through institutional grants averaging $29,785 for recipients.

Most graduates leave with $25,565 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $271. With median earnings of $52,575 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The 77% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni manage their debt successfully. Presbyterian-affiliated since 1829, the college draws heavily from Illinois with 85% in-state enrollment.

First-generation college students and families earning under $48,000 get the best financial deal here, often paying less than many community colleges while receiving a personalized liberal arts education.

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