Southwestern Illinois College
About Southwestern Illinois College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Southwestern Illinois College teaches in Belleville and across the Illinois side of the St Louis metropolitan area. The sciences and nursing are its largest programs.
Founded
1946
Location
Belleville, Illinois
Students
5,675
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
36.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,960
Out-of-state: $6,720
Avg Net Price
$10,427
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$36,884
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
Below Average
36.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
68.1%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
34.3%
$/Student
$8.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 36.5% graduation rate is below average, but 68.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,960
In-State
$6,720
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,249
After Financial Aid
$10,427
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,136
Receive Grants
24.7%
Take Loans
9.9%
Tuition is $3,960/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $10,427.
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 Southwestern Illinois College fund their education.
While in School
24.7%
Get Grants
Free money
9.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,868
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,908
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$73/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,908, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Southwestern Illinois College.
Gender
57.1%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
5,675
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
42.9%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
29.6%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 42.9% 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
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
5,675
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Southwestern Illinois College fields 7 varsity teams with 202 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
202
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
114
Men
88
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Southwestern Illinois Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$36,884
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
423 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$30K
116 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$65K
75 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$57K
48 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
29 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
25 grads
Median earnings are $37K 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.