Spoon River College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Spoon River College is a public certificate and vocational school in Canton, Illinois, enrolling about 774 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,415 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,090. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,386 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,090
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,415 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 774 55.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.60%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 10.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 34.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,735
- Room & Board: $4,600 annual estimate
Spoon River College: what the data shows
Common questions about Spoon River College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Spoon River College?
Spoon River College is located in Canton, IL (ZIP 61520-8622).
Is Spoon River College public or private?
Spoon River College is a Public institution.
How much does Spoon River College cost?
Published tuition: $6,090 in-state, $13,500 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,415.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $1,915 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,060 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,710 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,919 |
| $110,001+ | $11,892 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $24,360.
How big is Spoon River College?
Total enrollment: 774 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,735 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Spoon River College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.60%.
First-year retention: 66.3%.
What do graduates of Spoon River College earn?
Median earnings: $34,424 six years after entry; $38,386 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
27.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Spoon River College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (160 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (75 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (43 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (37 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- General Studies (19 completions)
- Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician (18 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (15 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Spoon River College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.60%; median earnings $38,386 at 10 years; net price $3,415. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,090
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Spoon River College was $6,090.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,415
2024 Value
In 2024 Spoon River College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,415.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,660 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,415 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$24,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$54,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$4,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,700 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,390 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$49,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Spoon River College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Spoon River College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Spoon River College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,750 | $9,120 | $9,940 |
| 2014 | $4,050 | $9,720 | $5,434 |
| 2015 | $4,200 | $10,020 | $10,106 |
| 2016 | $4,500 | $10,470 | $10,406 |
| 2017 | $4,800 | $11,070 | $9,672 |
| 2018 | $4,950 | $11,370 | $9,188 |
| 2019 | $5,100 | $11,670 | $9,155 |
| 2020 | $5,100 | $11,670 | $6,468 |
| 2021 | $5,220 | $11,910 | $5,552 |
| 2022 | $5,490 | $12,450 | $7,340 |
| 2023 | $5,580 | $12,540 | $6,584 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Spoon River College reported total enrollment of about 774 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (84.1%), Black or African American (8.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). About 27.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Spoon River College in 2024 is 774 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,735 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 84.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.40% 100% Completion Time
41.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.40% of students graduating from Spoon River College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 43% male / 57% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 77% male / 23% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 84% male / 16% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Spoon River College.
Return on Investment
$38,386 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2710.10% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Spoon River College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 160 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 75 completions
3. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 43 completions
4. Biological and Physical Sciences: 37 completions
5. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 37 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
7. General Studies: 19 completions
8. Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician: 18 completions
9. Computer Support Specialist: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Spoon River College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Spoon River College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Spoon River College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,925
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,225
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Spoon River College is a public institution located in Canton, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 774 students. Student body composition includes White (84.1%), Black or African American (8.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.60%. Approximately 27.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Canton, IL 61520-8622
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Spoon River College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spoon River College located?
Spoon River College is located in Canton, IL.
How much does Spoon River College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,090 and average net price is $3,415 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Spoon River College?
Spoon River College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,735 students, White (84.1%), Black or African American (8.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Spoon River College?
About 41.8% of students at Spoon River College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Spoon River College earn?
Median earnings are $34,424 six years after entry and $38,386 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Spoon River College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Spoon River College public or private?
Spoon River College is a public institution located in Canton, IL.
Is Spoon River College an HBCU?
No. Spoon River College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Spoon River College a tribal college?
No. Spoon River College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Spoon River College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Spoon River College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.9%).
Is Spoon River College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Spoon River College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.