Campus & Student Life at Spoon River College

Home to about 1,239 undergraduates in 2020, Spoon River College is a small, public college located in Canton, Illinois. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Spoon River College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Spoon River College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Spoon River College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Spoon River College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Spoon River College Disability Services.

Spoon River College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Spoon River College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Spoon River College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Spoon River College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Spoon River College

Spoon River College does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Spoon River College

Spoon River College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,239 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 545 (44.0%). Part-time attendance was 694 (56.0%).

Spoon River College is Ranked #2,303 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Spoon River College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Spoon River College #2303 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Spoon River College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Spoon River College Diversity Guide.

Spoon River College Competes in the NJCAA

Spoon River College has a total of 45 student athletes, 28 men and 17 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Spoon River College Athletics