Illinois College

Illinois College is a private liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Illinois. Founded in 1829 by a group of Yale-educated missionaries, it is one of the oldest colleges in the state and is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the Presbyterian Church (USA). The college offers a range of undergraduate programs in the arts, sciences, and professional fields, emphasizing a personalized education with small class sizes and strong faculty-student relationships. The campus sits in a small-city setting in west-central Illinois, providing students with a close-knit community and access to hands-on learning opportunities, including research, internships, and study abroad. Illinois College is known for its historic traditions, active student organizations, and athletic teams known as the Blueboys and Lady Blues. With an enrollment of about 1,000 undergraduate students, Illinois College maintains a selective but accessible admissions process and a supportive environment focused on academic achievement and personal development.