Spoon River College
Canton, IL 61520-8622
About Spoon River College
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 $7,652 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,300. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,848 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Spoon River College charges 11% above the national public median tuition ($6,300).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 42.64%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,848.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Spoon River College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1300% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon River College | $6,300 | $7,652 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,700 | — | 1,692 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,792 | $6,286 | 131 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,573 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Spoon River College really?
Key findings
- Spoon River College charges 11% above the national public median tuition ($6,300).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
Spoon River College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,300
Finding Spoon River College charges 11% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,300. That is 11% above the national public median ($5,700). Versus the Illinois median ($13,792), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Spoon River College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Spoon River College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Spoon River College is $7,652.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $7,652 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,366 above the Illinois median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Spoon River College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Spoon River College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Spoon River College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,300
Out-of-state tuition
$14,340
Avg. net price
$7,652
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,434 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,538 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,069 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,661 |
| $110,001+ | $15,390 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,200. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Spoon River College is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies160
- Welding Technology/Welder75
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor43
- Biological and Physical Sciences37
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide37
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Spoon River College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Spoon River College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Spoon River College.
Campus
Location
Canton, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 61520-8622
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
774
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,735
- Full-time share
- 55%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$7,653
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 29.11%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Spoon River College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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 29.11% 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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
22.48% 100% Completion Time
42.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.48% 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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Spoon River College graduates earn a median of $42,848 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Spoon River College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $42,848. Median federal loan debt: $7,653. Average net price used in cost models: $7,652.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Spoon River College graduates report median earnings of $42,848 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Spoon River College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Spoon River College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Spoon River College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Spoon River College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$4.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Illinois median 0.15× the median ($28.5M)
- Great Lakes median 0.14× the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 0.17× the median ($26.4M)
- Illinois median 0.40× the median ($15,173)
- Great Lakes median 0.36× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 0.50× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 34.5%
- Illinois median 16.3 pp below median (50.8%)
- Great Lakes median 23.6 pp below median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 23.5 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,925
- Illinois median 0.81× the median ($8,563)
- Great Lakes median 0.86× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 0.91× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,225
- Illinois median 1.1× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 1.1× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Spoon River College at a glance
Spoon River College
Spoon River College is a public institution in Canton, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesWelding Technology/WelderTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian84.1%Black or African American8.5%Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Schools near Spoon River College
Other campuses in Canton, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Spoon River College located?
Spoon River College is located in Canton, IL.
What is Spoon River College's tuition?
Spoon River College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,300 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $7,652 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Spoon River College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,300 and average net price is $7,652 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,496 annually.
What explains Spoon River College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($7,652), completion (42.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($42,848). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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 $37,811 six years after entry and $42,848 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Spoon River College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Spoon River College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,653.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.