Illinois Valley Community College

https://www.ivcc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,858
    2.39% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $3,437
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,720
    39.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    41.8%
    146 Graduates

    About

    Illinois Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in LaSalle County, IL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Illinois Valley Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (205 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (18 degrees), and Child Care Provider (12 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,237 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Illinois Valley Community College. 54.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (878 degrees), 3.67 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (239 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,858, which is $−4,302 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,858, which is $4,302 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,437.

    In 2024, 52% 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

    $3,858
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College was $3,858. The cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $−4,302 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $3,437
    2024 Value
    54.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Illinois Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,437. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Illinois Valley Community College grew by 54.1%.

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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

    $6,750
    Room and Board
    $1,400
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Illinois Valley Community College was of $6,750 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.297% between 2023 and 2024.

    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

    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    3%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    52% of undergraduate students at Illinois Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 46.9% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Illinois Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,720 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 1,072 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,648. This means that 39.4% 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 71.7% White, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.35% Black or African American, 1.91% Two or More Races, 1.25% Asian, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.74%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    39.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,720 students. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 1,072 and the part-time enrollment is 1,648. This means that 39.4% of students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 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 71%. 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 (2024)
    1. White
      1,949 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      483 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      64 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Illinois Valley Community College is 71.7% White, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.35% Black or African American, 1.91% Two or More Races, 1.25% Asian, 0.257% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 119 students (4.38%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 113 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 (878 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (239 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Illinois Valley Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (205 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (18 degrees) and Child Care Provider (12 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (118 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (71 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (114 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 (95,350 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (90,599 people), Construction managers (48,703 people), Registered nurses (42,980 people), and Physicians (38,773 people).

    The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College in 2024 are Transportation (118 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (71 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (114 degrees), Construction (43 degrees), and Agriculture (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Transportation (118 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (71 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (114 degrees), Construction (43 degrees), and Agriculture (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    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 (215,031 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,011 people), Construction (121,378 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (97,165 people), and Computer Systems Design (58,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Transportation (118 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (71 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (114 degrees), Construction (43 degrees), and Agriculture (36 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      205 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      18 degrees awarded
    3. Child Care Provider
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Illinois Valley Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 205 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    562
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    675
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 562 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College, which is 0.833 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (675).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.612 times less than the 201 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 201 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.63 times more than the 123 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    27%
    100% Completion Time
    45%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 27% 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, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      878 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      239 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      29 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Illinois Valley Community College is white (878 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (239 degrees).

    3.8% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      726 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      649 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      585 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Illinois Valley Community College is white female (726 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (649 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Illinois Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of 39.5M. Illinois Valley Community College employs 73 Instructors. Most academics at Illinois Valley Community College are Female Instructor (40), and Male Instructor (33).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 29 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $16.1M
    2024 Salaries
    5.37%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Illinois Valley Community College paid a median of $16.1M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($39.5M) and a 5.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.08% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.69% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.9M
    Instructional Salaries
    73
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Illinois Valley Community College paid a total of $5.9M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 17 employees.

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