Notably, IC was recognized as the best school for experiential learning, an area of education that has been a major focus of the College in recent years because of the widespread benefits for students. 
According to Vice President of External Relations Stephanie Elpers Chipman, IC’s focus on hands-on learning and experiential opportunities has played a large role in the 33% enrollment growth IC has experienced over the past 10 years. 

“Students and their families trust Illinois College to provide a safe, healthy campus environment and a valuable education that will prepare them to Graduate READY for their future careers,” Chipman said. 
Intelligent.com describes itself as an unbiased leader in higher-ed research, dedicated to helping students “make informed decisions about higher education programs.” The rankings were based on evaluations of hundreds of schools with consideration for academic curriculum, graduation rate and potential earnings for graduates. 

The College was also recently recognized for its online degree program in agribusiness. IC’s degree, which launched in spring 2019, was named 2021’s “Most Popular Online Agricultural Economics & Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region,” a geographic area that includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

To learn more about majors and programs at Illinois College, visit www.ic.edu/majors-programs.