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Illinois Valley Community College

The Illinois Valley Community College, also known as IVCC, is located in Oglesby, Illinois, United Sates. It was established in 1924 as LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby (LPO) Junior College. The College offers Associate degrees in Arts, Sciences and Applied Sciences. The college also offers several professional certificates.

IVCC’s athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams who participate in various sports. The campus is home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations. Some of them are the Debate Club, Amnesty International, the Fitness Organization, or Round Table Gaming Society. The student body at IVCC includes an impressive number of international students. There are several international student organizations that assist foreign students with admission into the college.

Campus Location

815 N Orlando Smith Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348-9692
USA
Main Tel: (815) 224-2720
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Illinois Valley Community College Highlights

Where Illinois Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in science, nursing and emergency medicine, and production trades.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate49522
< 1 year certificate46118
1-2 year certificate9813

Students

The student enrollment at Illinois Valley Community College was 4,103 in 2007 (2,573 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 7,042
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,054
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid: Illinois Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  67
Without tenure; working toward tenure  16

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (21 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (25 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (14 awarded)

  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (22 awarded)

  • Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager

DESIGN (8 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

  • Educational/Instructional Media Design

ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (42 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (39 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Housing and Human Environments
  • Social Work

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (5 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
  • Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management

LIBERAL ARTS (132 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (20 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (33 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (287 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (85 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (224 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Forensic Science and Technology

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (68 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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