John A Logan College

700 Logan College Road, Carterville, IL

John A Logan College (JALC) in Carterville, Illinois, is known to be one of the most affordable colleges in the state, offering courses at $97 per credit hour. Established in 1968 and accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges in 1972, JALC has been serving the Williamson, Jackson, Franklin, Randolph and Perry communities for the past 45 years. It is named after Civil War General John A Logan, best known for the part he played in establishing Memorial Day, his 1884 Vice President candidature and his passion for public education.

As with most community colleges, class sizes are deliberately kept small so students can get personal attention from their instructors. Combined with its proximity to the community’s residential areas – half the students are a mere 15 minutes away by automobile – the college affords a homely and comfortable atmosphere conducive to learning.

JALC offers a diverse range of associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in disciplines such as Humanities, Business Education, Physical Science, English, Applied Technologies, Allied Health and Public Services, Mathematics, Social Science and Life Sciences. Many of their courses offer easy transfer of credits for students wishing to pursue higher education such as a baccalaureate degree.

JALC offers a robust athletics program to its students, with popular sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and golf being the highlights of the program. Students can also join clubs for archery, nursing, massage therapy, cosmetology, construction and a host of other extracurricular activities apart from their academic courses.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $3,300-$3,900
- Out-of-State: $12,000-$14,400
Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $110-$130 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $400-$480 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	35%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	34%	$4,479
Receiving Student Loans	1%	$3,366

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, John A Logan College may provide services including:

Online classes
Remedial instructional courses
Career path counseling
Employing students to lower education costs
Employment search assistance
Day care for children

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares John A Logan College against community colleges in Illinois.

	John A Logan College	Williamson County	Illinois
Graduation Rate	25.6%	-	23.9%
Transfer-out Rate	21.9%	-	26.6%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Dental Assistant Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1981)
Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 2000)
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
- Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 1995)

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.