About

The Illinois College was established in 1829 by the Illinois Band, consisting of Yale University students in Jacksonville, Illinois. The Illinois College acceptance rate is 75.2%, with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,154 (fall 2020) and 500 international students within a suburban setting. 

In 1835, it became Illinois' first institution to grant a baccalaureate degree. A few Illinois College courses include Accounting, Art, Agriculture, Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Languages, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Nursing, Sports, Law, and Psychology. It also served as the state's first medical school for a short time, from 1843 to 1848.

Top Reasons to Study in the Illinois College

Illinois College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. It is associated with the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church (USA).

  • Illinois College provides more than 166 opportunities for scholarships. A few of them are-  K.C. Mahindra Scholarships For Post-Graduate Studies Abroad offers USD 10,430 (INR 8,00,000) and Harvey Fellowship USD 15517.91 (INR 11,90,240).
  • An M.A.Ed degree programme is offered at the University, which consists of 32 credit hours. The course is designed specifically to accommodate the professional development requirements of in-service teachers.

Cost of Studying at Illinois College

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Moderate

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Admissions at The Illinois College

How to Apply at Illinois College

Register online on the university’s official website.

  •     Ensure that all the essential details are included.
  •     Add a brief history of your education.
  •     Fill in your employment history.
  •     Select your courses.
  •     Prepare a Personal statement.
  •     Submit your application.

Note: There is no Illinois College application fee.

Documents Required to Apply to Illinois College

  • Statement of Purpose.
  • A personal statement detailing your academic history and experience.
  • Copy of your degree certificates, if you already have them, and transcripts confirming your final grades.
  • Letter of References, if they are needed for your chosen program.
  • If English is not your first language, you should show your written and spoken English proficiency.
  •  Certified translations should be provided if the original documents are not in English.
  •  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Exams Accepted By the University

To be eligible to study at the University, the applicants must complete the English Proficiency Test Score and the Academic Credential Evaluation. Illinois College admission requirements vary by programme of study.

Courses

Exams

BBA

IELTS: 6.5-7.0; PTE: 54.0 & Above; SAT: 1049

B.E. / B.Tech

IELTS: 6.5 & Above; PTE: 54.0 & Above; SAT: 1049

B.Cs

IELTS: 6.5 & Above; PTE: 54.0 & Above;GRE:296

B.Eng

IELTS: 6.5 & Above; PTE: 54.0 & Above

B.Acc

IELTS: 6.5 & Above; SAT:1049

B.Nurs

IELTS: 6.5 & Above; GMAT:500

English Proficiency Requirements

 For Illinois College entry requirements, applicants must score the following on English proficiency tests:

Tests

Minimum Score Requirement

IELTS

6.5 with no subscore less than 5.0

TOEFL iBT

100 with no subscore less than 79

 

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Department of Computer Science

Application deadline

Fall, 01/12/2023

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Duration

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Duration

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Tuition fee

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Duration

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Tuition fee

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Campus

Campus locations
Illinois

Transportation in the city

  • The Illinois Terminal provides three Amtrak trains every day to Chicago and Carbondale and intercity buses to a variety of destinations.
  • The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) provides frequent bus services. 
  • On-campus Disability Resources and Educational Services conduct curb-to-curb paratransit services during the academic year.

Services offered by the university

  • The library has over 150,826 books and bound magazines and subscriptions to 350 journals and 11 newspapers. The library's structure, staff, and resources are a cornerstone of the Liberal Arts education offered at Illinois College.

Student life

The Illinois College campus is located in Jacksonville and spans an area of 80 acres. Students, teachers and visitors at the University of Illinois are fortunate to access an excellent public transportation network.

Illinois College competes with other NCAA Division III football schools as a member of the Midwest Conference. At the school, varsity sports are played by 463 student-athletes, 289 of whom are male, and 174 of whom are female. Students can join the Illinois College Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, and Volleyball teams.

On campus accomodation

Qualifying students have access to eight centrally located residence halls, 23 apartments, and nine campus-owned houses. The Steuer Walkway divides the university into two sections: the top quad and the lower quad.

  • Sturtevant Hall, Crampton Residence Hall, Whipple Hall, and Tanner Hall are among the structures in the upper quad, located on the north side of campus.
  • The lower quad is located on the campus's south side and houses numerous residence halls, the Caine Student Center, and the Bruner Fitness Center.
  • All rooms have two complete sets of furniture: a bed frame, a twin mattress (XL available upon request), a dresser, a closet or wardrobe, a desk, and a desk chair.
  • Students' requirements will be met by three on-campus dining venues, a snack-shop convenience store, a Starbucks coffee shop, and a range of flexible meal plans.
  • All residences are air-conditioned, and there is free in-hall printing, coin-free laundry, and cable television. Students can also access a Netflix-like site called IC Movies via their IC network login.
  • Common areas have large-screen televisions, ping pong tables, pool tables, and kitchens where you may prepare your food.
  • Resident assistants who are helpful work as guides and host residence hall programmes to promote the campus community.
  • The average rent for housing at the university is 9,374 USD (7,18,995.64 INR). 

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

The student-to-faculty ratio at Illinois College is about average at 13:1. About 50-99 employed faculty on campus are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education. The faculty gender ratio is 95 to 100-there are more female faculty than male faculty.

Opportunities

Research opportunities at university

Aside from academics, students devote an average of 11,000 hours each year to community work. One out of every three students participates in a significant research project under the supervision of teachers. The University also provides undergraduate research programmes for individuals who want to specialize in a particular subject or field of study while attending Illinois College.

Research occurs in various settings, including labs, libraries, archives, computer labs, in the field, studios, theaters, and even remotely. Students can discuss their findings on campus or at national conferences. The university has research partnerships with several international universities in Jamaica, Belize, Cuba, Greece, Japan, Ireland, Austria, and France.

Internship opportunities (Part time job opportunities)

  • Career services offered to students are on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory and Interview training.
  • Work-study Program
  • Through on-campus student employment, students may work up to 10 hours each week.
  • Students are paid USD 8.25  (INR 632.78) for these programmes per hour.

Placement - Companies and average salaries offered

Illinois College has an excellent placement record of 97.1%, with virtually all graduates employed or engaged in higher education within a year of graduation. Illinois College designs placement examinations to establish the appropriate course level for specific courses to best prepare students for academic achievement. Illinois College students’ most popular job fields are technology and information technology, energy, life sciences, marketing/creative, healthcare, e-commerce, and business services.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year employment and stay visa granted to international students who have completed a degree program in the United States.

The average starting salary for alumni is USD 42,800  (INR 11,34,763.36).

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