What Illinois Central College does

Illinois Central College is a public community college headquartered in East Peoria, Illinois, serving Central Illinois across a 20-county region through its main East Peoria campus, a secondary Peoria campus, and an expanding network of high school dual enrollment and employer apprenticeship partnerships. The institution delivers 150+ programs of study spanning associate degrees, 57 certificate programs, and transfer pathways to four-year universities, organized across 15 career clusters including Health Science, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Business, and Trades. ICC also provides specialized services for international students (F-1/M-1 visa support), military veterans (GI Bill processing), and incarcerated learners through the nation's first U.S. Department of Education-approved Prison Education Program at FCI Pekin.

The college operates on a credit-hour-based tuition model with rates ranging from $160/credit hour for in-district residents to $425/credit hour for out-of-state and international students, supplemented by variable program tuition for Dental Hygiene, Registered Nursing, and Truck Driver Training. Technology infrastructure is built on Canvas LMS for online and hybrid course delivery, Workday for student information systems, and Lightcast Career Coach for prospective student career exploration. Distribution occurs through direct enrollment via admissions offices, self-serve online registration, high school counselor-mediated Early College programs, and employer-mediated apprenticeship pipelines covering automotive, CNC machining, electrical, industrial maintenance, nursing, and surgical technology.

ICC is transitioning most courses to an 8-week format beginning Fall 2026, effectively doubling annual intake cadence from two to five start dates per year. The college generated a record 2,215 graduates earning 2,355 degrees and certificates at its May 2026 commencement, and together with three other regional community colleges supports a combined $799.6 million regional economic impact and 10,464 jobs. As a public institution governed by a Board of Trustees, ICC is funded through tuition, state appropriations, and District #514 local property taxes, with no private ownership or venture capital exposure.

Name

Illinois Central College

Legal name

Illinois Central College

Website

https://icc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Illinois Central College is a public community college in East Peoria, Illinois, offering 150+ associate degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship pathways, dual enrollment, and prison education to a diversified student population across Central Illinois.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career certificate programs
• Workforce development training
• Transfer degree pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

East Peoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - In-District: Credit-hour based tuition for residents of ICC District 514. Spring/Summer 2026: $160/credit hour; Fall 2026: $167/credit hour.
2. Tuition - Out-of-District: Credit-hour based tuition for Illinois residents outside District 514. Spring/Summer 2026: $180/credit hour; Fall 2026: $188/credit hour.
3. Tuition - Out-of-State/International: Credit-hour based tuition for out-of-state and international students. Spring/Summer 2026: $405/credit hour; Fall 2026: $425/credit hour.
4. Online Class Tuition: Reduced tuition rate for online courses. In-district students: $160-$167/credit hour depending on semester.
5. Variable Tuition Programs: Program-specific additional tuition for Dental Hygienist, Registered Nurse, and Truck Driver Training programs with variable rates per credit hour or flat rates.
6. Continuing Education Non-Credit Programs: Non-credit workshops, professional development, youth programming, and customized corporate training through Adult Community Programs and Professional Growth offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Illinois Central College is a public community college delivering credit-bearing associate degrees, certificate programs, transfer pathways, apprenticeships, internships, and continuing education across 150+ programs of study in 15 career clusters. It serves prospective students, adult learners, high school dual-enrollment students, veterans, and international students through on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities at its East Peoria and Peoria campuses in Central Illinois.

Product overview

Illinois Central College (ICC) is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution provides 150+ programs of study across 15 career clusters including certificate programs (57 offered), associate degrees, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The portfolio includes core career-focused programs in Health Science (RN, LPN, CNA, Dental Hygienist, Surgical Technologist), Manufacturing & Trades (HVAC, Welding, CNC, Automotive), Information Technology (Cybersecurity, Networking, Programming), and Business. Supporting services include Apprenticeship programs (earn-while-you-learn), Internship coordination via College Central Network, Honors Program, Early College/Dual Enrollment for high school students, and Continuing Education for non-credit professional development. ICC also provides specialized support services for military veterans, international students, and students with disabilities. The institution is transitioning to an 8-week class format starting Fall 2026 to increase flexibility and student success rates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year degree programs (Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science) preparing students for careers or transfer to four-year universities, with 150+ programs of study across career clusters.
• Certificate Programs Quick pathway programs (57 certificates offered) providing career-focused training for immediate employment or skill enhancement across healthcare, IT, manufacturing, business, and trades.
• Transfer Programs Programs designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree, including transfer agreements with regional institutions.
• Continuing Education Non-credit personal enrichment and professional development programs including Adult Community Programs, Professional Growth workshops, Customized Business Training, and Youth Programming (Curiosity Lab for grades 4-9).
• Apprenticeship Programs Earn-while-you-learn programs combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction, offered in Automotive Technology, CNC Machine Operator, Computer Science, Industrial Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Licensed Practical Nurse, Machine Tool Technology, Network Administrator, Registered Nurse, and Surgical Technologist.
• Internship Programs Practical workplace experience programs coordinated through College Central Network, required for AIT, Paralegal, Law Enforcement, Human Services, DACT, and Health Services students to gain job skills and apply classroom learning in corporate settings.
• Honors Program Academic enrichment program for high-achieving students featuring small class sizes, sustained intellectual interaction, and a community of motivated peers, with tuition-waiver recipients and non-waiver participant options.
• Health Science Programs Career-focused healthcare training programs including Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Assistant, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Radiography.
• Workforce Development & Trade Programs Career and technical education in manufacturing, trades, and industrial sectors including HVAC, Welding, CNC Machine Operation, Automotive Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, and Construction Management.
• Early College / Dual Enrollment College credit programs for high school juniors and seniors offered at high schools or ICC campuses, including General Education transfer courses and Career & Technical Education courses through partnerships with 40+ regional high schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,215 graduates in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Grow Your Own Illinois (GYO-IL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Statewide initiative funding the Future Teacher Summit hosted by ICC on April 21, 2026. The summit connected prospective teachers with educators, higher education faculty, and current college students to expand awareness of careers in education and strengthen the region's future educator pipeline.
• College Central NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform used by ICC to coordinate internship opportunities for students. Students access internship listings and employers post positions through the College Central Network website.
• ProTrainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner online learning provider offering professional certificate and training programs through ICC's continuing education offerings for adult community programs and professional growth.
• Regional Employer Partners (Apprenticeships)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional businesses providing registered apprenticeship opportunities for ICC students in automotive technology, CNC machining, electrical technology, industrial maintenance, machine tool technology, networking, nursing, surgical technology, and other programs. Students earn wages while learning on-the-job.
• Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) PekincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership making ICC the first community college in the nation approved by U.S. Department of Education for Prison Education Program. Twenty students graduated from FCI Pekin in May 2026 earning business specialist certificates.
• Four Central Illinois Community CollegesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium with Heartland Community College, Carl Sandburg College, and Spoon River College generating combined $799.6 million economic impact and supporting 10,464 jobs across a 20-county West Central Illinois region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heartland Community College: Heartland Community College is a public community college in Normal, Illinois and one of ICC's explicit consortium partners generating $799.6M regional impact. It offers a comparable mix of associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways, and workforce programs serving the same West Central Illinois region.
• Carl Sandburg College: Carl Sandburg College is a public community college in Galesburg, Illinois and a named consortium partner with ICC. It mirrors ICC's portfolio of career, certificate, and transfer programs and serves an overlapping regional population across West Central Illinois.
• Spoon River College: Spoon River College is a public community college in Canton, Illinois and ICC's third named consortium partner. It offers similar associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training to rural West Central Illinois learners in direct competition with ICC for that population.
• Parkland College: Parkland College is a public community college in Champaign, Illinois offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce programs. It is comparable to ICC in scale and mission within the Illinois community college system and competes for similar transfer and career-oriented students.
• Illinois Valley Community College: Illinois Valley Community College is a public community college in Oglesby, Illinois serving north-central Illinois with associate degree, certificate, and workforce programs. It is comparable to ICC in portfolio breadth and operates within the same Illinois Community College Board system.
• Danville Area Community College: Danville Area Community College is a public community college in Danville, Illinois offering associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education. It serves a similar east-central Illinois population with comparable career, transfer, and workforce training offerings.

Regional players

• Bradley University: Bradley University is a private four-year university located in Peoria, Illinois. It is a major transfer destination for ICC students and a key regional higher education competitor for ICC's four-year-bound population within the Peoria metro area.
• Illinois State University: Illinois State University is a public four-year university in Normal, Illinois and a primary transfer destination for ICC's Associate in Arts and Associate in Science graduates. It is a regional higher education competitor for the same transfer-bound population ICC serves.

Broad incumbents

• College of DuPage: College of DuPage is one of the largest single-campus community colleges in Illinois, located in Glen Ellyn. It overlaps with ICC on associate degree and certificate offerings, workforce training, and continuing education, but operates at significantly larger scale in the Chicago suburbs.
• Moraine Valley Community College: Moraine Valley Community College is a large public community college in Palos Hills, Illinois offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training. It is a broader Illinois community college incumbent that overlaps with ICC on program mix but serves the Chicago southwestern suburbs at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/ICCedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/110096363663
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/illinois-central-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/illinois.central.college
• TikToktiktok.com/@illinois.central.college
• Xx.com/illinoiscentral

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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