Galesburg Area Vocational Center
940 West Fremont St., Galesburg, IL 61401 · (309) 973-2005
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 97.87%47 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +4.6points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #103of 234 programs (top 45%)
- Since 2024
- +5.8points vs 92.11% (38 testers)
How Galesburg Area Vocational Center graduates do on the CNA exam
97.87% of 47 first-time test-takers from Galesburg Area Vocational Center passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.6 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #103 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 45%).
In 2024, 92.11% of 38 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 5.8 points year over year.
With 47 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.1 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Galesburg Area Vocational Center stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 97.87%, Galesburg Area Vocational Center is in the second quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 47 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0074 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 940 West Fremont St., Galesburg, IL 61401 Knox County |
| Phone | (309) 973-2005 |
| CNA median pay, Illinois | $45,960 a year ($22.10/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Galesburg
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg | same ZIP | 93.8% |
| Carl Sandburg College - Hybrid | Galesburg | same ZIP | 90.2% |
| Mercer Manor | Aledo | 25 mi | — |
| Mercer Manor-Hybrid | Aledo | 25 mi | — |
| West Central High School District 235 | Biggsville | 26 mi | — |
| Renaissance Care Center | Canton | 34 mi | 100.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Galesburg Area Vocational Center's CNA exam pass rate?
97.87% of 47 first-time test-takers from Galesburg Area Vocational Center passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.6 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #103 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Galesburg Area Vocational Center a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0074. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Galesburg Area Vocational Center's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 97.87% of 47 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 92.11% of 38 in 2024 (+5.8 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Galesburg Area Vocational Center compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Galesburg?
The closest are Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg (about 1 mi, 94% pass rate), Carl Sandburg College - Hybrid in Galesburg (about 1 mi, 90% pass rate), Mercer Manor in Aledo (about 25 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.