Illinois Valley Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,768

2022 Average Net Price

$5,969

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.26%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

2,371

40.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

42%

172 Graduates

About

Illinois Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in LaSalle County, IL. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Illinois Valley Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (233 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (18 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (11 degrees).

In 2022, 1,057 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Illinois Valley Community College. 58.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (848 degrees), 6.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (139 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,768, which is $−4,344 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $3,768, which is $4,344 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,969.

In 2022, 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

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College was $3,768. The cost of tuition at Illinois Valley Community College is $−4,344 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Illinois Valley Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,969

2022 Value

4.63%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Illinois Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,969. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Illinois Valley Community College grew by 4.63%.

This chart compares the average net price of Illinois Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

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 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

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.

This chart compares the average student costs at Illinois Valley Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Illinois Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Illinois Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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

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.

Enrollment

Illinois Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,371 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 970 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,401. This means that 40.9% 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 71.6% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Black or African American, 1.69% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.5%), followed by White Male (31.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (9.59%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,371 students. The full-time enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College is 970 and the part-time enrollment is 1,401. This means that 40.9% of students enrolled at Illinois Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Illinois Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2022 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Illinois Valley Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Illinois Valley Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,698 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
425 enrolled students
Black or African American
61 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Illinois Valley Community College is 71.6% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.57% Black or African American, 1.69% Two or More Races, 1.1% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.127% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 171 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 (848 degrees awarded). There were 6.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (139 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Illinois Valley Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (233 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (18 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (11 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (59 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (136 degrees), and Precision Production (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (99,942 people), Other managers (76,800 people), Construction managers (42,619 people), Physicians (37,473 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,278 people).

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College in 2022 are Transportation (59 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (136 degrees), Precision Production (49 degrees), Construction (36 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (368 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Illinois Valley Community College are Transportation (59 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (136 degrees), Precision Production (49 degrees), Construction (36 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (368 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (203,324 people), Construction (107,754 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (107,373 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (73,950 people), and Computer Systems Design (56,192 people).

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 (2022)

Biological & Physical Sciences
136 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
128 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Illinois Valley Community College was Biological & Physical Sciences with 136 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Illinois Valley Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

443

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

614

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 443 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College, which is 0.721 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (614).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Illinois Valley Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.517 times less than the 238 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 238 degrees were awarded to men at Illinois Valley Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.93 times more than the 123 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 19% 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, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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.

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 2022 at Illinois Valley Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
848 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
139 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Illinois Valley Community College is white (848 degrees awarded). There were 6.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (139 degrees).

2.65% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
479 degrees awarded
White Male
369 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Illinois Valley Community College is white female (479 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (369 degrees).

Operations

Illinois Valley Community College employs 74 Instructors. Most academics at Illinois Valley Community College are Female Instructor (40), and Male Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.2M

2022 Salaries

4.69%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Illinois Valley Community College paid a median of $14.2M in salaries, a 4.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.68% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.71% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Illinois Valley Community College paid a total of $5.58M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

74 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College was Instructor with 74 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Illinois Valley Community College was Female Instructor with 40 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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