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Spoon River College

Canton, IL·Public·735 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 735 students.

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735
Students
$6,584
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,700
Earnings
10 yr
$6,750
Debt

About This School

Spoon River College is a public institution located in Canton, Illinois with approximately 735 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,584 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Spoon River College (SRC) is a public community college in Canton, Illinois. It is part of the Illinois Community College System. Spoon River College's district comprises parts of Schuyler County, McDonough County, Mason County, and Knox County in West-Central Illinois.

This small community college in Canton is worth considering if you're looking to keep costs extremely low — at just $6,584/year average net price and a median debt of only $6,750 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths into higher education. That said, the median earnings of $32,700 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you're pursuing and whether it leads to a clear career or transfer pathway that justifies the time investment.

Founded
1959
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Computer Science13%
Business & Marketing2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Ray LaHood

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,540
Avg Net Price
$6,584
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$6,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.8x

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

White84%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (735 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Spoon River College

23235 North County 22

Canton, IL 61520-8622

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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.

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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