Illinois College Admission
Acceptance Rate
78.19%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
8.24%
Freshmen Enrollment
246
SAT Scores
1,055
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 3,820 students have applied and 2,987 students have allowed to admit to Illinois College (Acceptance rate: 78.19%). Illinois's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 8.24 % where 246 students have finally enrolled out of 2,987 admitted students.
Illinois acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Monmouth College and Principia College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.04%).
Illinois enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 50.73%).
How to Apply to Illinois College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Illinois. Illinois offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ic.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | admission.ic.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.ic.edu/sfs |
| Net Price Calculator | www.ic.edu/npc |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ic.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | www.ic.edu/consumer |
| Disability Service | www.ic.edu/disabilityservices |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Illinois and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Illinois College is 1,055 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Illinois College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,110). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois College | 1,055 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,110 | 24 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,124 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Illinois College, 90 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,055 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 450 | 530 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 433 | 525 | 590 |
| Total | 883 | 1,055 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Illinois College, 30 students submitted ACT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 21 | 26 |
| English | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 26 |
Illinois Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Illinois College. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |