Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	29%

Located in Belleville, Illinois, SWIC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwestern Illinois College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southwestern Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SWIC is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at SWIC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,390

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Illinois College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,940

Cost of attendance at Southwestern Illinois College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 44 of freshman students at Southwestern Illinois College received on average $4,815 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,815

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	261	31%	$4,127	$1,077,203
Other Federal Grant	261	31%	$4,347	$1,134,660
State Grant/Scholarships	131	15%	$1,135	$148,710
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	181	21%	$2,805	$507,710
Total Grant & Scholarships	372	44%	$4,815	$1,791,080

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwestern Illinois College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwestern Illinois College students is 29.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 28.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.0%.

29.0%

asian 36.4% 4 students
African American 11.8% 17 students
white 32.2% 181 students
unknown 41.9% 13 students
hispanic 37.2% 19 students
Mixed Race 27.0% 17 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Southwestern Illinois College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwestern Illinois College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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