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Illinois College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1175

ACT Range19 to 26

Average GPA3.60

Acceptance Rate78.2%

Illinois College’s 78% acceptance rate means your strategy should be about choosing the strongest evidence to submit, not just clearing an admissions bar. Since it is test-optional and SAT submitters cluster from 930 to 1175, aim for about 1175 or higher if you want your score to strengthen your file; otherwise, let your 3.6-level GPA and coursework carry more weight.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Illinois College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Illinois College enrolls about 940 undergraduates, making it a small college community. Illinois College has a 71% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Jacksonville, IL

Undergrad Enrollment940

Freshman Retention71%

SettingN/A

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate64%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Illinois College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

October 31

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Illinois College, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus the fall of senior year for retakes. For the December 1 Early Action deadline, treat the October ACT or November SAT as the last retake likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Illinois College is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $38,676, and 79% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $26,447; submit the FAFSA by the October 31 priority deadline.

Tuition and Fees$38,676

Room and Board$10,828

Average Merit Award$26,447

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid79%

Average Aid Package$40,477

Average Debt at Grad$33,906

Illinois College’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $49,504 per year. Aid is common: 79% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $40,477. Merit awards average $26,447, which can substantially reduce the published price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,906.