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Wabash Valley College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Mount Carmel, Illinois, Wabash Valley College 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 Wabash Valley 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.

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

The student retention rate of 72% at Wabash Valley College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,056

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,082

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Wabash Valley College received on average $4,825 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.

$4,825
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 74 36% $4,801 $355,288
Other Federal Grant 89 43% $5,399 $480,507
State Grant/Scholarships 35 17% $1,211 $42,390
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 163 79% $2,860 $466,145
Total Grant & Scholarships 205 99% $4,825 $989,042

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wabash Valley 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 Wabash Valley College students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.4%.

55.6%

  • African American 40.0% 4 students
  • white 58.5% 100 students
  • hispanic 46.1% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 44.4% 4 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Wabash Valley College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wabash Valley 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

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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