Illinois Central College-Snyder Village
5407 N. University-Cedar 105, Peoria, IL 61614 · (309) 657-7103
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
- 100%24 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +7.7points vs 92.31% (13 testers)
- Peoria area rank
- #1of 8 ranked nearby
How Illinois Central College-Snyder Village graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 24 first-time test-takers from Illinois Central College-Snyder Village passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 8 ranked programs in the Peoria area.
In 2024, 92.31% of 13 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 7.7 points year over year.
With 24 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 4.2 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
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How Illinois Central College-Snyder Village stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Illinois Central College-Snyder Village is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 24 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 7 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 7257 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 5407 N. University-Cedar 105, Peoria, IL 61614 Peoria County |
| Phone | (309) 657-7103 |
| CNA median pay, Peoria area | $43,040 a year ($20.69/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 Peoria
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accolade of Peoria | Peoria | same ZIP | — |
| Illinois Central College-Pekin Hybrid | Peoria | same ZIP | — |
| Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria | East Peoria | 5 mi | 93.4% |
| Helping Hands Home Healthcare | Morton | 13 mi | 82.8% |
| Illinois Central College-Pekin High School | Pekin | 15 mi | 93.8% |
| River Academy of Vocation Education | Pekin | 15 mi | 91.7% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Illinois Central College-Snyder Village's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 24 first-time test-takers from Illinois Central College-Snyder Village passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Illinois Central College-Snyder Village 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 7257. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Illinois Central College-Snyder Village's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 24 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 92.31% of 13 in 2024 (+7.7 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 Illinois Central College-Snyder Village compare with CNA programs nearby?
7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Peoria?
The closest are Accolade of Peoria in Peoria (about 1 mi), Illinois Central College-Pekin Hybrid in Peoria (about 1 mi), Midwest Technical Institute - East Peoria in East Peoria (about 5 mi, 93% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.