Illinois Central College

Illinois Central College is a public two-year institution located in East Peoria, Illinois, situated in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 9,920 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44 out of 100. Its completion rate stands at 40% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting steady student persistence across its workforce-focused programs.

The college offers a broad range of certificate programs spanning healthcare, trades, and technology. Healthcare offerings include Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Radiologic Technology/Science, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Technical and trades programs cover Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Robotics Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Creative and culinary fields are represented through Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Platemaker/Imager, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.

East Peoria sits in central Illinois along the Illinois River, providing students access to regional manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries. Illinois Central College serves as a practical, career-oriented option for students in the greater Peoria metropolitan area seeking industry-recognized credentials.