Quick Facts
Illinois’ First Institution of Higher Education Established in 1828
Top 10% of baccalaureate universities in the nation U. S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges 2009”
U. S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges Buys 2009”
Nationally recognized as a “College of Distinction”
President’s Higher Education “Community Service Honor Roll 2008”
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes “Champion of Character 2009”
Undergraduate Students: 2,304
On-Campus Undergrads: 1,311
Graduate Students: 1,012
Average Class Size: 12
Degrees Awarded 2008: 733
Average ACT: 24-27
Avg. High School GPA: 3.6
Tuition: $20,570 Full-time
ENDOWMENT 2008
Value as of 6/30/08 $22,000,000
UNIVERSITY BUDGET 2008
2008 Annual Budget $31,000,000