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With over 175 years of excellence in education, Illinois College in Jacksonville is a private, liberal arts institution enrolling approximately 1,030 students. The College offers more than 45 academic programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees, and is distinguished as a Phi Beta Kappa institution. Recognized as a "Hidden Treasure" by Kaplan/Newsweek and ranked as one of the most competitive institutions in the nation by Peterson's Competitive Colleges, the beautiful campus boasts a New England-style quadrangle along with new facilities including the state-of-the-art Parker Science Center (2002) and the Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center (2003). The Common Grounds Coffee Shop was completed in 2005, while a new 201-bed residence hall opened at the start of the 2006-2007 academic year.
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