Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	2	3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies	1
History	1
Academic Electives	3

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Considered if submitted	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

1101 West College Avenue

City, State, Zip

Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299

Phone

(217) 245-3030

Fax

(217) 245-3034

E-mail

admissions@mail.ic.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling, notification begins September 15

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

December 1

Early Action Notification

Not reported

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview		X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities	X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

55% of 4,121 applicants were admitted

Women

57% of 2,264 applicants were admitted

Men

52% of 1,857 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

281 (12%) of 2,261 admitted students enrolled

Women

142 (11%) of 1,288 admitted students enrolled

Men

139 (14%) of 973 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.48

3.75 and Above

27%

3.50 - 3.74

19%

3.25 - 3.49

20%

3.00 - 3.24

15%

2.50 - 2.99

17%

2.00 - 2.49

2%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

510-620 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

7%

Score of 600 - 700

20%

Score of 500 - 600

60%

Score of 400 - 500

13%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

470-610 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

0%

Score of 600 - 700

33%

Score of 500 - 600

33%

Score of 400 - 500

20%

Score of 300 - 400

13%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

19-25 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

4%

Score of 24 - 29

31%

Score of 18 - 23

54%

Score of 12 - 17

12%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 14%
Top quarter: 41%
Top half: 80%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$43,870

Tuition and Fees

$33,090

Room and Board

$9,280

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

$1,500

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline October 31

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning December 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001688	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

271 (92.5%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

253 (93.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

253 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

68 (26.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

90%

Average Award

$29,646

Need-Based Gift

Received by 253 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $25,391

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 209 (82.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,150

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 40 (15.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

39 (13.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,085

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

866 (91.2%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

798 (92.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

798 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

188 (23.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

87%

Average Award

$27,933

Need-Based Gift

Received by 798 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,190

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 673 (84.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,623

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 120 (15.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

150 (15.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,694

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

86%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$32,740

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

17.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Previous College Experience, Siblings of Current Students

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Not reported

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Biological/life sciences, Interdisciplinary studies, Psychology

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

None

Study Abroad

Not reported

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Not reported

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not reported

Math/Science

Not reported

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

75

Part-Time Faculty

16

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

70%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 23% of classes
10-19 students: 31% of classes
20-29 students: 39% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 59% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Not accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

 

Sophomore Standing

Not reported

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

 

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

Not Reported

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

 

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Not reported

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Jacksonville Population

19,230

Nearest Metropolitan Area

St. Louis

Campus Size

62 acres

Weather

Temperature

15.9 average low in January, 83.9 average high in September

Rain

114 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

35 mile(s) from campus in Springfield

Nearest Train Station

35 mile(s) from campus in Springfield

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing

Students in College Housing

85% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

15%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Not reported

Personal Counseling

Not offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Blue Boys and Lady Blues

School Colors

Blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, basketball, fencing, football, racquetball, softball, swimming and diving, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

Not Reported

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

959

Women

490 (51.1%)

Men

469 (48.9%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

950

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.0% Asian
11.2% Black/African-American
9.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
75.1% White
0.0% Unknown

International Students.

5.1%

Average Age

20

All Graduate Students

2

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

76.7%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

54.9%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

58.3%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

60.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Business 5%
Engineering 1%
Law 2%
Theology 1%
Arts and Sciences 8%
Medicine 2%
Veterinary Medicine 1%
Education 5%
Other 1%