East Peoria, Illinois · Public · 2-year · Large suburb
Overview
Located in East Peoria, Illinois, Illinois Central College is a public two-year institution. The campus sits in a large suburban area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 7,906 students. It is part of Illinois Community College System.
Illinois Central College offers certificates and associate degrees across 62 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Welding Technology, and Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. It awarded 2,622 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. One of its programs can be completed entirely online.
The school has an open admission policy. 70% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
7,906
Students enrolled
70%
First-year retention
2,622
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
62
Programs and majors
17:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 62
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.
First-year retention, full-time students
70%
First-year retention, part-time students
53%
Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Degrees and certificates awarded
Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Associate degrees
1,035
Certificates under 1 year
969
Certificates of 1 to 2 years
618
Enrollment
Students, fall 2024
7,906
Undergraduates, fall 2024
7,906
Full-time, fall 2024
29%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
11,003
Full-time, 2024-25
23%
Size category
5,000 to 9,999 students
Student body
Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.
Women
61%
Men
39%
White
66%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Black or African American
14%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
7%
International (U.S. nonresident)
3%
Online and flexible learning
Distance education in 2024-25.
Programs that can be completed fully online
1
Online undergraduate programs
Yes
Students studying fully online
25%
Students taking some online courses
31%
Campus and services
Setting
Large suburb
Academic calendar
Semester
Part of
Illinois Community College System
Carnegie classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Athletic association
NJCAA
President
Dr. Sheila Quirk-Bailey
Services and opportunities
Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact