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Illinois Central College

Public East Peoria, IL · Suburban · Great Lakes · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
45%
Graduation Rate
$37,366
Earnings (10yr)
$12,961
Net Price
5,052
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Overview

Illinois Central College serves over 5,000 students, focusing on practical skills in high-demand fields like health professions and mechanic and repair technologies. With a graduation rate of 45%, students can expect a supportive environment to complete their studies.

Data from Chetty and Opportunity Insights highlights the importance of community colleges in fostering upward mobility. While specific mobility rates are not available for ICC, the college's focus on career-oriented programs suggests a pathway for students seeking to improve their economic status. Graduates earn an average of $37,366 within ten years of completing their programs.

The net price for attending Illinois Central College is approximately $12,961, making it an accessible choice for many students. With median debt of $8,900, graduates can manage their financial burden while pursuing careers. This college is ideal for students looking for hands-on training and opportunities in essential industries.

How Illinois Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation45%Earnings 10yr$37KNet Price$13KRetention70%Median Debt$9KPell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$13K$48-75K$18K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%803.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1241.6%MOBILITY99.74%

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,800
In-State Tuition
$12,150
Out-of-State
$12,961
Avg Net Price
$8,900
Median Debt
24%
Pell Grant Rate
8%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,000
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,437
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,386
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,325
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$32,988
6 Years After Entry
$34,697
8 Years
$37,366
10 Years
0.24x
Debt-to-Earnings
50%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,988 6yr $34,697 8yr $37,366 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

99.74%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1241.6%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
803.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$82,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.15
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.210%
Inventor Rate
19
Total Patents
18
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 70%
Full-Time Faculty 43%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,887
Diversity Index 0.53
First-Gen Students 43%

Top Programs

Humanities 65%
Health Professions 17%
Precision Production 4%
Transportation 4%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 3%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Business & Marketing 1%
Criminal Justice 0%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Great Lakes
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
59%
White
66%
Hispanic
7%
Black
16%
Asian
2%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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