Jacksonville, IL
Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 75% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,725 | 2,907 | 323 | 78% |
| 2020 | 3,781 | 2,845 | 294 | 75% |
| 2021 | 3,522 | 2,633 | 249 | 75% |
| 2022 | 3,243 | 2,503 | 233 | 77% |
| 2023 | 3,660 | 2,733 | 253 | 75% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,477 of 1,923 women and 1,256 of 1,737 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Illinois College has an acceptance rate of 75% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,733 of 3,660 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
3,660 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 253 enrolled.
No. Illinois College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 75% — it has become more selective.