Illinois Valley Community College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,768
2021 Average Net Price
$6,259
After Financial Aid
2019 Student Loan
2.26%
Default Rate
2021 Enrolled Students
2,470
37% Full-Time
2021 Graduation Rate
37%
158 Graduates

About

Illinois Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in LaSalle County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Illinois Valley Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (211 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees), and Dental Assisting (13 degrees).

In 2021, 1,036 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Illinois Valley Community College. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (804 degrees), 5.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,768, which is $−4,200 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,768, which is $−4,200 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,259.

In 2021, 34% of undergraduate students attending Illinois Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,768
2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College was $3,768. The cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $−4,200 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Average Net Price

$6,259
2021 Value
28.7%
1 Year Growth

In 2021 Illinois Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,259. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Illinois Valley Community College grew by 28.7%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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Other Student Expenses

$6,730
Room and Board
$1,400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Illinois Valley Community College was of $6,730 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.296% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

34%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Illinois Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
2.26%
2019 Default Rate
3
Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Illinois Valley Community College was 2.26%, which represents 3 out of the 133 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Illinois Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,470 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 914 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,556. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Illinois Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Black or African American, 2.02% Two or More Races, 1.13% Asian, 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.8%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,470 students. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 914 and the part-time enrollment is 1,556. This means that 37% of students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

68%
2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Illinois Valley Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Illinois Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    1,779 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    411 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Illinois Valley Community College is 72% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.11% Black or African American, 2.02% Two or More Races, 1.13% Asian, 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

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In 2021, 162 more women than men received degrees from Illinois Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Illinois Valley Community College is white (804 degrees awarded). There were 5.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Illinois Valley Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (211 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (15 degrees) and Dental Assisting (13 degrees).

In 2021,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Illinois Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (71 degrees awarded), Construction (50 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (147 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (101,424 people), Other managers (73,591 people), Construction managers (39,681 people), Physicians (37,083 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,772 people).

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College in 2021 are Transportation (71 degrees awarded), Construction (50 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (147 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (332 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Transportation (71 degrees awarded), Construction (50 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (147 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (332 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (196,737 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (107,444 people), Construction (102,303 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (72,146 people), and Computer Systems Design (51,651 people).

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Transportation (71 degrees awarded), Construction (50 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (147 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (76 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (332 degrees) (as of 2021).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Illinois Valley Community College.
Most Common (2021)
  1. 147 degree-majors awarded
  2. 107 degree-majors awarded
  3. 49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Illinois Valley Community College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 147 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

437
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2021
599
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2021

In 2021, 437 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College, which is 0.73 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (599).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.544 times less than the 206 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 206 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.84 times more than the 112 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

22%
100% Completion Time
41%
150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Illinois Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Illinois Valley Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)
  1. White
    804 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    156 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Illinois Valley Community College is white (804 degrees awarded). There were 5.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (156 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
  1. White Female
    471 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    333 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Male
    79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Illinois Valley Community College is white female (471 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (333 degrees).

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Illinois Valley Community College employs 72 Instructors. Most academics at Illinois Valley Community College are Female Instructor (38), and Male Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 25 employees, Management, with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.5M
2021 Salaries
7.68%
decline from 2020

In 2021, Illinois Valley Community College paid a median of $13.5M in salaries, a 7.68% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$5.29M
Instructional Salaries
72
Number of Employees

In 2021, Illinois Valley Community College paid a total of $5.29M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
72 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College was Instructor with 72 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees, Management with 16 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College was Female Instructor with 38 employees, and Male Instructor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Illinois Valley Community College.

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