Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Tuition & Completion
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a public community college in Olney, Illinois, enrolling about 1,634 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,092 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,260. Student demographics in federal data include White (84.3%) and Black or African American (5.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,260
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,092 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,634 73.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.20%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 40.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 63.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,314
- Room & Board: $7,338 annual estimate
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges: what the data shows
Common questions about Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges?
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is located in Olney, IL (ZIP 62450).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges public or private?
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a Public institution.
How much does Illinois Eastern Community Colleges cost?
Published tuition: $5,260 in-state, $12,460 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,092.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,365 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,716 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,864 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,053 |
| $110,001+ | $12,874 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,040.
How big is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges?
Total enrollment: 1,634 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 14,314 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges?
150%-time completion rate: 63.20%.
First-year retention: 65.7%.
What do graduates of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges earn?
Median earnings: $34,213 six years after entry; $37,533 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,500.
16.97% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (559 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (155 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (66 completions)
- Small Business Administration/Management (58 completions)
- General Studies (52 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (47 completions)
- 05.1081 (44 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (35 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (32 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.20%; median earnings $37,533 at 10 years; net price $10,092. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,260
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges was $5,260.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,092
2024 Value
In 2024 Illinois Eastern Community Colleges had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,092.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,368 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,092 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,040 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,840 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,338 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,058 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$56,232 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges.
Financial Aid by Income Level
16.97% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.29% 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 Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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 Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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 | $2,954 | $10,811 | $1,055 |
| 2014 | $2,954 | $11,070 | $664 |
| 2015 | $3,146 | $11,070 | $117 |
| 2016 | $3,466 | $11,390 | $2,446 |
| 2017 | $3,810 | $11,734 | $3,135 |
| 2018 | $3,970 | $11,734 | $2,456 |
| 2019 | $4,098 | $12,082 | $6,832 |
| 2020 | $4,090 | $11,335 | $7,254 |
| 2021 | $4,354 | $12,082 | $7,601 |
| 2022 | $4,354 | $12,082 | $6,087 |
| 2023 | $4,390 | $12,340 | $9,968 |
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
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges reported total enrollment of about 1,634 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (84.3%), Black or African American (5.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). About 16.97% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges in 2024 is 1,634 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 14,314 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.7%
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 84.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.78% 100% Completion Time
63.20% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.78% of students graduating from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% 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 Illinois Eastern Community Colleges.
Return on Investment
$6,500 Median Student Debt
$37,533 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
829.77% Return on Investment
1.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 45 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 559 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 155 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 66 completions
4. Small Business Administration/Management: 58 completions
5. General Studies: 52 completions
6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 47 completions
7. 05.1081: 44 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 35 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 32 completions
Most popular programs at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,720
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,404
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a public institution located in Olney, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High 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, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,634 students. Student body composition includes White (84.3%), Black or African American (5.1%), Hispanic or Latino (4.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 63.20%. Approximately 16.97% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Olney, IL 62450
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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 Illinois Eastern Community Colleges located?
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is located in Olney, IL.
How much does Illinois Eastern Community Colleges cost?
Reported tuition is $5,260 and average net price is $10,092 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,338 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges?
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges reports undergraduate enrollment of about 14,314 students, White (84.3%), Black or African American (5.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Illinois Eastern Community Colleges?
About 40.8% of students at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges earn?
Median earnings are $34,213 six years after entry and $37,533 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Illinois Eastern Community Colleges students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,500.
Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges public or private?
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a public institution located in Olney, IL.
Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges an HBCU?
No. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges a tribal college?
No. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.3%).
Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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.