700 Logan College Dr, Carterville, IL, United States
Phone:62918-2500
John A. Logan College
- John A. Logan College (JALC) is a public community college located in Carterville, Illinois, United States
- The college was named after John Alexander Logan, a Union Army general during the American Civil War and a U.S. senator from Illinois.
- JALC was established in 1967 and opened its doors to students in 1968.
- The college has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students, with more than 80% of them coming from within the college district.
- JALC offers over 80 associate degree and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including business, health sciences, liberal arts, and STEM.
- The college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1, ensuring that students receive individual attention from their instructors.
- JALC has an active athletic program, with nine intercollegiate sports teams competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
- The college is also home to a number of student organizations and clubs, including academic clubs, social clubs, and honor societies.
- JALC is committed to providing affordable education to its students, with tuition rates that are lower than many other colleges and universities in the area.
- The college has a strong commitment to community outreach and offers a variety of services to residents of the surrounding area, including adult education and workforce training programs.
