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Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL·Public·4,909 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,909 students.

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4,909
Students
$11,510
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$35,000
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Illinois Central College is a public institution located in East Peoria, Illinois with approximately 4,909 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,510 per year. Typical graduates earn $35,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Illinois Central College (ICC) is a public community college with its main campus in East Peoria, Illinois. It is part of the Illinois Community College System and its district, Illinois Community College District 514, is a 2,322-square-mile (6,010 km2) includes most of Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties and parts of Bureau, Logan, Marshall, Livingston, McLean, Stark, and Mason counties.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home — with a median debt of just $5,500 at graduation, students here leave with far less financial burden than at most four-year schools. That said, the median earnings of $35,000 ten years after enrollment suggest this path works best as a stepping stone — either to a four-year transfer or a specific trade or technical career — rather than a destination on its own. If you have a clear goal in mind and want an affordable way to get started, the numbers here are hard to argue with.

Founded
1967
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions26%
Computer Science2%
Business & Marketing2%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Aaron SchockKent HovindJim Thome

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,700
Avg Net Price
$11,510
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$17,251

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$35,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White68%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,909 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Illinois Central College

1 College Drive

East Peoria, IL 61635-0001

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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