Illinois College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Illinois College: international tuition 40,290 USD per year, one-year total cost 52,546 USD, acceptance rate 78.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
Vietnamese students can be considered for merit scholarships of $20,000-$25,000 per year (renewable) and can also apply for the #YouAreWelcomeHere award. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind status, or CSS Profile requirements for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 78.2% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 450–590, Math 433–590, ACT 19–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 52,546 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 2,000 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 30/11. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Illinois College?
International tuition is 40,290 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 52,546 USD.
Does Illinois College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Vietnamese students can be considered for merit scholarships of $20,000-$25,000 per year (renewable) and can also apply for the #YouAreWelcomeHere award. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, need-blind status, or CSS Profile requirements for international students.
What English scores does Illinois College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at Illinois College?
The acceptance rate is 78.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page only says to apply by Feb 15 to guarantee consideration. It does not say whether this is automatic or needs a separate form. The #YouAreWelcomeHere award needs its own application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the pages say whether admission decisions for international students take ability to pay into account, so there is no basis for a conclusion.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page says a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form is required. The Certificate of Finances is only for issuing the I-20, not an aid application.
Scholarships at this school
#YouAreWelcomeHere ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page2,000 – 5,000 USD/year≈ ₫52.2M – ₫130M
The scholarship is only for first-year international applicants, meaning citizens of countries outside the US, so Vietnamese students meet the applicant-type requirement.
- Renewable in later years
International Student ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page20,000 – 25,000 USD/year≈ ₫522M – ₫652M
The international student page states directly that this merit scholarship is for admitted international students.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: February 15 (to guarantee consideration)
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- EssaysRequired
- Proof of fundsiThe financial questionnaire and a bank statement are needed before the I-20 is issued.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early action deadline (EA)Applicationabout46days
- Regular admission priority date (RD)Application+136 days
- National candidate reply dateDeposit+198 days
AP credit by subject
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data