- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–590 reading and writing, 433–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
- Average net price: $17,255 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Illinois College reported: an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Illinois College reviews each application.
Illinois College GPA requirements
Illinois College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Illinois College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Illinois College acceptance rate
Illinois College admitted 2,987 of 3,820 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Jacksonville, Illinois, with 937 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Illinois College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 433 | 525 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 26 |
| ACT English | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1064 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Illinois College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Illinois College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,255 a year at Illinois College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Illinois College hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Illinois College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can I get into Illinois College with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Illinois College admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Illinois College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Illinois College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–590 in reading and writing and 433–590 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into Illinois College?
Illinois College's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,987 of 3,820 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Illinois College?
Illinois College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Illinois College?
Check Illinois College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Illinois College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 37% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Illinois College?
A lot: Illinois College requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Illinois College if a parent went there?
No. Illinois College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Illinois College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,255 a year at Illinois College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Illinois College accept AP credit?
Yes. Illinois College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Illinois College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Illinois CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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