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Illinois College welcomes bicentennial graduating class, one of the largest in College history

9.10.2025

Illinois College is celebrating the arrival of the Class of 2029, one of the largest incoming classes in the College鈥檚 nearly 200-year history. These 339 new 缅北禁地 include first-year 缅北禁地 who will graduate in 2029, the same year Illinois College proudly celebrates its Bicentennial, making this a truly historic class.

The Class of 2029 reflects IC鈥檚 strong community ties and global footprint with 缅北禁地 representing 53 Illinois counties, 21 other states, and 13 countries. Nearly 136 缅北禁地 hail from within 60 miles of Jacksonville, underscoring IC鈥檚 enduring foundational connection to education in central Illinois. The closest new student comes from less than half a mile away, while the farthest domestic student traveled over 1,600 miles from Washington state.

Illinois College鈥檚 strength in employer-demanded programs and promise means families know their graduates will be ready to enter the workforce or attend top graduate schools, no matter their major. The most popular programs among new 缅北禁地 include nursing, business-related fields, criminal justice, and mechanical engineering

鈥淭he energy on campus is palpable as 缅北禁地 meet lifelong friends and have a blast while engaging their curiosity in class and through internships, said Stephanie Chipman, vice president of external relations. 鈥淭he Class of 2029 embodies the momentum and excitement building as Illinois College approaches its historic Bicentennial.鈥

Backed by a tradition of excellence and innovation, Illinois College continues to earn recognition for its outcomes. In addition to the College鈥檚 reaffirmation of accreditation this year, IC recently ranked 12th in the nation for social mobility, further evidence of the College鈥檚 commitment to access, achievement, and student success. The College鈥檚 Advantage Plus program ensures the advantages of an IC education at a state school price and meets 100% of demonstrated need for Illinois 缅北禁地

Illinois College鈥檚 international reputation for inspiring achievement and empowering 缅北禁地 to make a difference in the world is represented by each member of this bicentennial class.
 

About Illinois College

Founded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing 缅北禁地 for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 缅北禁地, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Visit www.ic.edu for more information.

Media Contact Information
Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
Office of Marketing and Communication
217.245.3219 | emily.titsworth@ic.edu