C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

Spoon River College

2-Year Public
📍 Canton, Illinois 61520
Spoon River College campus, Canton, IL
Spoon River College campus, Canton, IL. Photo: IlliniGradResearch, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 43%
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
D
36/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,225
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,520
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Spoon River College ▼

33% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$111,855
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+10.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Spoon River College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,386
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,424
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
41.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Spoon River College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$70,041-13%#877 of 962#923—
Agricultural Mechanization—$61,917+0%#6 of 10#7—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$37,480-15%#803 of 947#841—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Spoon River College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $111,855
  • Avg rent near campus: $828/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 61563 (9.3% cap, Saint David)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $10,620 $11,700

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
$4,520
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,228
$30,001 - $48,000$5,518
$48,001 - $75,000$8,874
$75,001 - $110,000$11,871
$110,001+$11,871

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 160 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 75 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 43 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 37 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 37 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 28 grads/yr General Studies 19 grads/yr Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 15 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 14 grads/yr Information Technology 13 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 9 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9 grads/yr Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 8 grads/yr Agricultural Business and Management, General 6 grads/yr Agricultural Production Operations, General 6 grads/yr Small Business Administration/Management 5 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 5 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Spoon River College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs
Light truck drivers
$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Student Demographics

1,225
Total Students
68%
Women
49%
Traditional Age (18-24)
33%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 85%
Hispanic 5%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%
With Family 67%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~408 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%
Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%
25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Spoon River College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Spoon River College?
Tuition at Spoon River College is $10,620 for in-state students and $11,700 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,520.
What is the graduation rate at Spoon River College?
The graduation rate at Spoon River College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Spoon River College a good school?
Spoon River College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Spoon River College?
Spoon River College has a total enrollment of 1,225 students.
Is there rental demand near Spoon River College?
Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Spoon River College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 408 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Canton area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology