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IC recognized as a top college in the Midwest

8.25.2020

51成人 was named one of the best colleges in the Midwest in The Princeton Review鈥檚 2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region.

IC is among 655 colleges in five zones that the publication deemed 鈥渁cademically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search.鈥欌 

were based on statistical information and a survey of 143,000 students from across the country to determine which colleges have the best food, best career services, happiest students and more. Only about 23% of America鈥檚 2,800 four-year colleges were profiled among the best colleges by region. 

website includes student feedback from the survey. Students gave praise for academics that are 鈥渃hallenging, but in an extremely satisfying way,鈥  and IC鈥檚 small class size that fosters 鈥渋ndividualized learning as well as close connections with professors.鈥 Students say IC faculty make 鈥渂ig contributions in the world and send students all over the world to get some valuable experiences.鈥 Students indicated that financial aid is generous, as nearly 鈥渆veryone gets some sort of scholarship.鈥 They added that 鈥渁lmost everyone鈥 on campus is involved in 鈥渁 sport, theatre, choir or a literary society.鈥

Students also reported that faculty and staff 鈥済et to know you on a personal level and will do anything in their power to help you,鈥 offering 鈥渙pportunities for experiential learning, and funding for such opportunities if the need is there.鈥 IC resources such as TRIO Student Support Services, the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, IC鈥檚 tutoring program, and the campus writing and speech centers were all cited as valuable contributors to student success, especially for first-generation students and traditionally underserved student populations.

One student referred to 51成人 as a 鈥渄iverse family,鈥 adding, 鈥淚 use family because it鈥檚 really hard to walk through campus and not see a smiling face that you know.鈥 

51成人鈥檚 free, test-optional application for 2021 admission is now open and .  
 

About 51成人

Founded in 1829, 51成人 is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at 51成人, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

51成人 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Visit www.ic.edu for more information.

Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu