Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Oglesby, Illinois, IVCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Illinois Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Illinois Valley Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, IVCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at IVCC is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at IVCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,952

Cost of attendance at Illinois Valley Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,942

Cost of attendance at Illinois Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 43 of freshman students at Illinois Valley Community College received on average $5,253 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,253

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	151	37%	$4,667	$704,764
Other Federal Grant	151	37%	$4,677	$706,164
State Grant/Scholarships	121	30%	$1,259	$152,382
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	23	6%	$2,410	$55,429
Total Grant & Scholarships	174	43%	$5,253	$913,975

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Illinois Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Illinois Valley Community College students is 37.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.8%.

37.0%

asian 66.7% 2 students
white 38.1% 130 students
unknown 37.5% 3 students
hispanic 35.0% 21 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Illinois Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Illinois Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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