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Spoon River College

Canton, Illinois · Public

$7k/yearCost after aid

FindU Grade

A-Value
N/ACampus
B+Academics
C-Admissions
B+Student Life
B+Overall

About

Spoon River College is located in Canton, Illinois. It is a public institution. The university enrolls approximately 735 students.

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Cost and aid

True cost

Great value
$7kper year

Compared to $17k national average

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$5,580
Out-of-state tuition$12,540
Avg aid package$7,214
Students receiving aid30%
Pell grant recipients30%

Spoon River College offers an accessible and affordable college education, with a net price of $4,520 per year. Nearly all students, 98%, receive some form of financial aid, making it a cost-effective pathway to higher education. The college also participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative, ensuring credits transfer smoothly to four-year institutions.

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Admissions

Application info

Student–faculty ratio15:1
Common AppYes
Application fee$0

Spoon River College has an open admissions policy, making it accessible to a wide range of students. The college offers guidance on the admissions process, testing, and placement criteria. A simple admission form can be completed online, making it easy to apply.

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Academics

Student–faculty ratio15:1
Full-time faculty43%

Spoon River College provides a personalized, quality learning environment with small class sizes and accessible faculty. The college emphasizes hands-on learning, with facilities like hospitals for nursing students and a vocational-technical building. Students appreciate the supportive staff and faculty who genuinely care about their success.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$38,386
Avg starting salary$32,700
Earn more than HS grad59%
Economic mobility85%
Loan default (3 yr)16%
Loan repayment (3 yr)43%

Spoon River College prepares students for successful transitions to four-year universities or directly into the workforce. The college boasts small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty, ensuring students are well-prepared for their next steps. Career presentations are frequent, and advisors work closely with students to find appropriate degree paths.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
735Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 68%Male 32%
84% WhiteRacial diversity
White 84%Black 8%Hispanic 4%Asian 1%Other 3%
Campus housingYes

Spoon River College offers a supportive and engaging campus environment with clubs, organizations, and intramural sports. While the school is small, students value the academic resources such as tutoring, a success center, and a library. The college also hosts events like campus visit days and transfer fairs.

Student reviews

Professors

Student

Very small school, but very easy to connect with professors. Not big on partying either. They take athletics seriously no matter if they win or lose. Also have great academics.

Campus and vibes

Current Student

I am an incoming freshman this fall, so far my experience has been extremely positive and I would highly recommend it to others.

Student

I love everything about it. I believe would even suggest it to other students. They have everything a college student would need or deserve.

Student

Spoon River College is such a supportive and resourceful college to attend. Spoon is just the type of school that really wants to see you succeed and helps make sure that you succeed. With the many resources and supportive programs they have it’s all a college student could ask for.

Student

Spoon River College is a great school to attend when you are not quite sure on what you want to do in life. The tuition is affordable for young adults who are still thinking about their life. I have had a good time at Spoon River College so far.

Student

I love Spoon. I think that attending a community college is a great because you can live at home and you everyone is so supportive of you and want you to be successful.

Cost and value

Student

Small rural college that is affordable. Spoon River College works with our local high school to offer dual credit classes.

Student

Spoon River College made attending college accessible to myself and my peers. At a lesser price than 4-year institutions and from the safety and comfort of my home town, I was able to transition into my higher education path much easier than if I had chosen a university.

Student

Spoon River College was very affordable and offered a good education for the price paid. During online courses however professors seem to be more distant and do not engage as well with the students.

About Spoon River College

Spoon River College aims to provide a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. Uniformed security officers are present at the Canton and Macomb campuses in the evenings. The college also has emergency notification systems and conducts annual tests of evacuation procedures.

Endowment$4,372,187
Avg faculty salary$82,932

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