John A. Logan College is a diverse learning and teaching community committed to improving individual life and society through high-quality, accessible educational programs and engaged learning opportunities.
The College is named for John A. Logan (1826-86), a Civil war general who spent his early years in what is now the community college district before becoming a U.S. senator and vice-presidential candidate (with James G. Blaine) in 1884. Logan is also remembered for his role in establishing Memorial Day and as an advocate of public education.
John A. Logan College is an open-admissions college that meets the needs of the public through several special attributes: A tuition rate that is among the lowest in the state; Scholarship programs and other financial aid; Sophisticated training programs; State-of-the-art equipment; Service and social clubs; Intercollegiate athletics; Easy transfer of credits; and Job placement assistance. John A. Logan College is located near the center of the College district, eight miles west of Interstate 57, on Illinois Route 13. Approximately one-half of its students require no more than fifteen minutes to reach the College by automobile. In-district residents pay $2,910 in tuition and fees per academic year.
