Illinois College
Jacksonville, Illinois · Private
Illinois College admitted 75% of 3,660 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 978–1183 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 61% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Illinois College
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Application deadlines
Illinois College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Illinois College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $49,234 a year. After grants, students paid $17,255 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Illinois College’s acceptance rate?
Illinois College admitted 75% of applicants: 2,733 of 3,660 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Illinois College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 978 to 1183, with a median around 1070. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Illinois College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Illinois College have supplemental essays?
No. Illinois College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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