A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Illinois College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
All students enrolled at Illinois College are female with a gender ratio of 0% women to 0% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Illinois College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0%
|
| Women |
0.21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0
|
| Women |
2
|
Illinois College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145691 IPEDS survey data for Illinois College.
Last updated February 24, 2025