Illinois College Football
Illinois College (IC) · Jacksonville, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Illinois College Football coaches
Coaches at Illinois College who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
The program
Where Illinois College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Midwest Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- illinoiscollegeathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 64% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Illinois College in Jacksonville.
- Location
- Jacksonville, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- ic.edu
About Illinois College Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Ray DeFrisco, the Head Football Coach, leads the Illinois College Football staff of 14 coaches, verified October 2026. Illinois College (IC) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the Midwest Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Illinois College is a small private school in Jacksonville, Illinois with 942 undergraduates, a 78% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,255 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Illinois College Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Ray DeFrisco, the Head Football Coach and Bryan Wade, the Offensive Line. Illinois College has 14 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Ray can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Illinois College typically score 883–1180 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Illinois College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Ray DeFrisco at Illinois College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach RayHow football recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Illinois College Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Illinois College D3?
Yes. Illinois College competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the Midwest Conference.
Is Illinois College public or private?
Illinois College is a private nonprofit school in Jacksonville, Illinois.
What conference is Illinois College Football in?
The Midwest Conference.
Does Illinois College offer athletic scholarships for Football?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Illinois College Football have?
14 coaches, led by Ray DeFrisco, the Head Football Coach.
Who is the head coach of Illinois College Football?
Ray DeFrisco is the Head Football Coach.
When can Illinois College Football coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Illinois College Football?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Illinois College cost?
In-state tuition is $37,976 and out-of-state tuition is $37,976 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,255.
What is the Illinois College acceptance rate?
78% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Illinois College?
Admitted students typically score 883–1180 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Illinois College Football coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
