Southwestern Illinois College

2500 Carlyle Avenue
Belleville, IL 62221

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https://www.swic.edu/
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Main telephone 618-235-2700
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Educational system Illinois Community College Board
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1946
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area St. Louis
County St. Clair
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Number of full time, freshmen men 473
Number of full time, freshmen women 387
Total number of full time freshmen 860
Number of part time, freshmen men 224
Number of part time, freshmen women 227
Total number of part time freshmen 451
Total number of freshmen men 697
Total number of freshmen women 614
Total number of freshmen 1,311
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,404
Number of full time, undergraduate women 1,537
Total number of full time undergraduates 2,941
Number of part time, undergraduate men 2,297
Number of part time, undergraduate women 3,254
Total number of part time undergraduates 5,551
Total number of undergraduate males 3,701
Total number of undergraduate females 4,791
Total number of undergraduate students 8,492
Total enrollment 8,492
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 23%
Hispanic 7%
White 57%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%
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Tuition year 2025-2026
In-state tuition $7,200
Out-of-state tuition $6,780
Fees $270
Books and supplies $2,400
Room and board (live on campus)* $12,208
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.)
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Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) June 30
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
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Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Number of male applicants 1,702
Number of male applicants accepted 1,702
Number of male applicants who enrolled 697
Number of female applicants 2,737
Number of female applicants accepted 2,737
Number of female applicants who enrolled 614
Total number of applicants 4,439
Total number of applicants accepted 4,439
Total number of applicants who enrolled 1,311
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 68%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 498
Student faculty ratio 17:1
International Baccalaureate Yes
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National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Yes
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
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Total enrollment 8,492
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.