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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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History Degree

The history program at Illinois College prepares students for careers in politics, publishing, journalism, media and writing, as well as business and commerce, public sector administration, and charity and voluntary sectors. The program focuses on general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing, and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Program courses include: historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and culture, and historic preservation. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer history 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.

Students Enrolled in the History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Illinois College offers a bachelor's degree program in history.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black2
White5

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the History program at ICC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Historians

Description

Research, analyze, record, and interpret the past as recorded in sources, such as government and institutional records, newspapers and other periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, electronic media, and unpublished manuscripts, such as personal diaries and letters.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, historians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.7% from 2014 to 2024

History Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in human history and historiography. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

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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