Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Tuition is 36,870 USD per year.

The History program requires 37 semester hours of study, emphasizing foundational coursework, specific historical periods, and advanced seminars. Students engage with both United States and non-United States history, with opportunities for internships and off-campus study. The program also offers a Public History concentration.

Focus areas include Public History.

The curriculum totals 37 semester hours, comprising required courses including a proseminar, intermediate and advanced seminars, and specific US and non-US history requirements, supplemented by electives. The Public History concentration requires three courses and an internship, which replace elective credits within the major.

The programme totals about 37 credit hours. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 75% of applicants.

Illinois College has been part of Jacksonville for almost 200 years. Its Hilltop campus combines winding walks and an ancient grove with buildings and traditions that bring old and new together. Students can join more than 80 clubs, organizations and teams, creating opportunities to find community and develop leadership experience. The campus also supports hands-on learning beyond the classroom, including internships, research experiences and global travel.

Academic programs connect study with practical preparation. Every student participates in internships or other hands-on learning, while selected programs offer focused opportunities from the first year. Mechanical engineering students begin with design process, robotics and computer-aided design. Biology students take part in research, including continuing work in the Florida Keys. Nursing, neuroscience, psychology, education, business administration, finance, economics and computer science are among the fields represented by student and alumni pathways. Illinois College also promises that students will graduate in four years or receive coverage for the cost of remaining courses. For students coming from abroad, global travel, research and internship access can add experience beyond regular coursework. The range of campus organizations offers ways to connect with other students and take on leadership roles while studying in Jacksonville.