by our College Data Analytics TeamIllinois Central College is a public institution in East Peoria, Illinois enrolling 5,052 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 49%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,212 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 23%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Illinois Central College ranks #1,212 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 23%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Illinois Central College was awarded 60 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked ICC as #1,212 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, ICC holds the #60 spot on the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking.
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With a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1, Illinois Central College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Illinois Central College is 43%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Illinois Central College is 70%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At ICC the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 49%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
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The current enrollment includes 5,052 undergraduates at ICC.
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The overall average net price of ICC is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $10,437 | $13,386 | $17,255 | $18,325 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of ICC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At ICC, approximately 8% of students took out student loans averaging $5,884 a year. That adds up to $23,536 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 19.7%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Illinois Central College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Illinois Central College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $37,366 in their early years. This is about 24% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Illinois Central College make the most money.
Illinois Central College is a public institution located in East Peoria, Illinois. East Peoria is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Illinois Central College.
Contact details for Illinois Central College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635-0001 |
| Phone: | 3096945422 |
| Website: | icc.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 21 majors graduated from Illinois Central College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,622 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,166 | $17,366 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 554 | $28,679 |
| Precision Metal Working | 152 | NA |
| Ground Transportation | 111 | NA |
| Nursing | 76 | $53,317 |
| Allied Health Professions | 65 | $46,381 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 57 | NA |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air & Cooling | 51 | NA |
| Allied Health Services | 50 | $37,918 |
3,666 students took at least one online class at Illinois Central College.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Illinois Central College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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