Southwestern Illinois College

Southwestern Illinois College is a public community college located in Belleville, IL. It offers 125 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 4 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,390 for Illinois residents and $6,210 for out-of-state students at Southwestern Illinois College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($12,224) of public community colleges in Illinois.
It has 7,188 students that are higher than the average population (3,293 students) of community colleges in Illinois. In addition, 1,322 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,700.

Academic Overview

Southwestern Illinois College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Belleville, Illinois.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,390 for Illinois residents and $6,210 for other students on average. It offers 125 degree programs through 71 Certificate, 54 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 4 programs (4 Certificate programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL
Phone618-235-2700
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,390
Out-of-State$6,210
Student Population »7,188 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »28%
Transfer-out Rate17%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
47% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,752
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,390 for Illinois residents and $6,210 for out-of-state students at Southwestern Illinois College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($12,224) over public community colleges in Illinois.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwestern Illinois College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,390$6,210
Books & Supplies$2,400
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,996
Average Financial Aid$7,752
Cost of Attendance$25,786$25,606
After Financial Aid$18,034$17,854
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,700
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Southwestern Illinois College$6,390$6,210
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,668$12,224
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwestern Illinois College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs4NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7154NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information Science/StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web/Multimedia Management and WebmasterNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Music Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies364 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
423 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 116 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Construction TradesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic MassageNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 75 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training38 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
AccountingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,188 students at Southwestern Illinois College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,148 male students and 4,065 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total7,2133,0114,202
Male Students3,1481,4171,731
Female Students4,0651,5942,471

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southwestern Illinois College, there are 7,188 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,115 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,322 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,793 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment7,188
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,322
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,793
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses4,073

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