Illinois Valley Community College

https://www.ivcc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,768
2023 Average Net Price
$7,493
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
2,594
36.6% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
44.5%
179 Graduates

About

Illinois Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in LaSalle County, IL. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Illinois Valley Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (171 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (9 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (9 degrees).

In 2023, 1,052 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Illinois Valley Community College. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (769 degrees), 4.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,768, which is $−4,485 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Illinois Valley Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 102 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,768, which is $4,485 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,493.

In 2023, 98% 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
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College was $3,768. The cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $−4,485 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$7,493
2023 Value
25.5%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Illinois Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,493. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Illinois Valley Community College grew by 25.5%.

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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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

98%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Illinois Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 188% with respect to 2022, 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.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Illinois Valley Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 102 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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Enrollment

Illinois Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,594 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 950 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,644. This means that 36.6% 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 70.2% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.93% Black or African American, 1.7% Two or More Races, 0.887% Asian, 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.8%), followed by White Male (31.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.95%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,594 students. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 950 and the part-time enrollment is 1,644. This means that 36.6% of students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

67%
2023 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2023)
  1. White
    1,821 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    504 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Illinois Valley Community College is 70.2% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.93% Black or African American, 1.7% Two or More Races, 0.887% Asian, 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 131 students (5.05%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 78 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 (769 degrees awarded). There were 4.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Illinois Valley Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (171 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (9 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (9 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (107 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (114 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Other managers (85,346 people), Software developers (54,534 people), Construction managers (49,780 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (47,614 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,603 people).

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College in 2023 are Transportation (107 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (114 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), Precision Production (38 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
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 Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Transportation (107 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (114 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), Precision Production (38 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

uninformed
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 uninformed (132,290 people), Construction (124,643 people), Elementary & secondary schools (114,069 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (92,417 people), and Computer Systems Design (81,565 people).

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Transportation (107 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (114 degrees), Engineering Technologies (60 degrees), Precision Production (38 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (2023)
  1. Biological & Physical Sciences
    114 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    88 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    55 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Illinois Valley Community College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 114 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

487
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
565
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 487 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College, which is 0.862 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (565).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 8.73 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 166 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.78 times more than the 93 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

23%
100% Completion Time
42%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% 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, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.
Two or More Races Female
Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Illinois Valley Community College is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    769 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    175 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Illinois Valley Community College is white (769 degrees awarded). There were 4.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (175 degrees).

5.7% of degree recipients (60 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    410 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    359 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Illinois Valley Community College is white female (410 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (359 degrees).

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Operations

Illinois Valley Community College employs 71 Instructors. Most academics at Illinois Valley Community College are Female Instructor (39), and Male Instructor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, Management, with 17 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M
2023 Salaries
8.08%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Illinois Valley Community College paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, a 8.08% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.69% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.68% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$5.62M
Instructional Salaries
71
Number of Employees

In 2023, Illinois Valley Community College paid a total of $5.62M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
71 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College was Instructor with 71 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, Management with 17 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 14 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Instructor
  2. Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College was Female Instructor with 39 employees, and Male Instructor with 32 employees.

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

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