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ACCEPTANCE RATE

78.04%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$24,143

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Computer Science Degree

The computer science degree program at Illinois College enables students to get instruction with a general focus on computers from a scientific perspective, including problems, solutions, design of computer systems, and user interfaces. Students who graduate from the computer science degree program will have gained knowledge in courses such as the principles of computational science, and computing theory, computer hardware design, computer development and programming, and applications to a variety of end-use situations. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer computer science degrees.

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Illinois College (ICC)

1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL

Illinois College is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jacksonville, IL, in a predominantly rural area. The Presbyterian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The lower student/teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the smaller enrollment, approximately 880 students, maintained by Illinois College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • History

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Illinois College, with 27% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $27,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs about $4,700 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Illinois College is the "Blueboys", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and more may be viewed on school's website at www.ic.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Computer Science program at Illinois College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer and information systems managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Peoria, IL
    • Total Employment: 280
    • Average Hourly Rate: $61.82
    • Average Annual Salary: $128590

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Description

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Computer Programmers

Description

Create, modify, and test the code, forms, and script that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software developers or other individuals. May assist software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Illinois College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Illinois College may provide student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

ICC is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Midwest Conference)
  • Basketball (Midwest Conference)
  • Track and Field (Midwest Conference)
  • Football (Midwest Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
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