Shawnee Community College
About Shawnee Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Shawnee Community College teaches in Ullin, at the southern tip of Illinois where the Ohio meets the Mississippi. The sciences and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1967
Location
Ullin, Illinois
Students
698
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
59.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,650
Out-of-state: $7,500
Avg Net Price
$4,162
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$32,999
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
59.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.7%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
39.2%
$/Student
$6.1K
Class Size
Medium
59.7% of students graduate on time. That's above the national average, but researching academic support resources before you enroll is always a smart move.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,650
In-State
$7,500
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,497
After Financial Aid
$4,162
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,792
Receive Grants
31.2%
Take Loans
0%
Tuition is $4,650/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,162.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Shawnee Community College fund their education.
While in School
31.2%
Get Grants
Free money
0%
Take Loans
Must repay
$19,260
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Shawnee Community College.
Gender
64.8%
Female
35%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
698
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
26.4%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 45% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
698
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Shawnee Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 88 student athletes, about 13% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
88
13% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
46
Men
42
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Shawnee Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$32,999
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
121 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$41K
22 grads
4yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$57K
19 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
—
6 grads
Construction Trades, General
—
5 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
—
4 grads
Median earnings are $33K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.