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Mission Statement

Type
Selective co-ed two-year, private, liberal arts college, accredited by the North Central Association. Designed to prepare a student for university study through a structured, supportive approach to learning.

Founded
Establish in 1865 to fill the need for an institution of higher learning in central Illinois.

Location
Lincoln, Illinois, is a community of approximately 15,000 residents. The city is located about three hours from Chicago and two and a half hours from St. Louis.

Academic Year
Semesters begin in the spring and fall. Summer sessions are also available.

Student Body Size
About 700 students.

Average Class Size
16 students.

Student to Faculty Ratio
13:1

Male to Female Ratio
Slightly more men than women.

Campus Size
60-acre wooded campus with complete academic, artistic, and athletic facilities.

Transfer Rate
70% of accepted students graduate in two years.
90% of graduates transfer immediately to a four-year institution.

Crime Statistics
In complicance with the the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, crime statistics for

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