Illinois Central College Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Illinois Central College has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.8%(7,032)
Hispanic
6.0%(578)
African American
13.1%(1,267)
Asian
2.3%(223)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
5.4%(517)
Unknown
0.2%(15)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment9,920
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Illinois Central College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Illinois Central College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.6%(3,930)
Women
60.4%(5,990)

Gender Statistics

Men3,930

40% of total enrollment

Women5,990

60% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Illinois Central College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
24.5%(1,860)
18-19
28.9%(2,188)
20-21
13.5%(1,020)
22-24
9.1%(690)
25+
24.0%(1,820)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Illinois Central College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 147% in-state residents, -50% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.3%(1,303)
International
1.7%(23)

Regional Representation

In-State1,303

147% of student body

International23

3% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age