School Highlights
Rasmussen University-Illinois serves 3,643 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,643 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,764
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Rasmussen University-Illinois ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 212 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rasmussen University-Illinois
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
212 staff
227 staff

Student Body
The student population of Rasmussen University-Illinois has grown by 71% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Rasmussen University-Illinois diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,643 students
3,270 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1

# Full-Time Students
1,508 students
1,007 students

# Part-Time Students
2,135 students
2,747 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
364 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,508 students
1,007 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
49 students
43 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,135 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
27 students
18 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
3%
6%

% Hispanic
15%
26%

% Black
46%
13%

% White
19%
47%

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
2%
3%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
14%
4%


Diversity Score
0.73
0.69

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
25%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5495%
0.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $10,764 is less than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,764
$14,511

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
82%

Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$8,187

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,332
$4,618

Acceptance Rate
83%
73%

SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rasmussen University-Illinois cost?
Rasmussen University-Illinois's private state tuition is approximately $10,764.
What is the acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-Illinois?
The acceptance rate of Rasmussen University-Illinois is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
What is Rasmussen University-Illinois's ranking?
Rasmussen University-Illinois ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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