Southwestern Illinois College
- 2 Year
- BELLEVILLE, IL
Community College
Southwestern Illinois College
- 2 Year
- BELLEVILLE, IL
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 431 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade C+
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Safetygrade A
- Student Lifegrade C
- Locationgrade B minus
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About
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
No data available
High School GPA
No data available
Application Website
Students also applied to ...
- grade B minus
- grade B minus
- grade B
- grade C+
- grade B minus
Cost
Net Price
$7,124 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,815 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
51%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
17:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 36 responses84%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 37 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 38 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities451 Graduates
- Welding201 Graduates
- Nursing Assistant188 Graduates
- Police and Criminal Science180 Graduates
- Machine and Metal Working134 Graduates
- Natural Sciences122 Graduates
- Fire Science and Fire Fighting110 Graduates
- Child Care Provider98 Graduates
- Aircraft Maintenance88 Graduates
- Nursing66 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,011 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,202
Undergrads Over 25
34%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
6%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
35%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
National
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Southwestern Illinois College Reviews
Rating 3.82 out of 5 431 reviews
SWIC Community College is a great place to go for higher education while being able to save money. Plus, many of the teachers have, or do, taught/teach at Universities, so you're basically getting the same level of education elsewhere but cheaper! Plus, there are a variety of classes, trainings sessions , sports, and degrees to choose from. This college is also situated across the street from a variety of businesses such as Walmart, YMCA, and various fast food restaurants (which is an essential college amenity). This college felt like the perfect transition from high school into the realm of higher education. It definitely squashed the mental burden that Universities tend to impose on new incoming students and adults. I was sad when I graduated, but happy to have gained such important and useful information from my professors and classes that will carry on with me forever.
My time at Southwestern Illinois has been a good learning experience and has set me up well financially to better afford a four-year degree. While there are aspects of it that I do not enjoy, such as the student environment and a lack of a community-building atmosphere, I have learned a lot, and I am extremely grateful for the quality professors I have had thus far. My professors have done an excellent job of communicating the elements they are teaching at that moment. Leaving Southwestern Illinois, I will have a much better understanding of how I learn and knowledge of what is required of me at the college level.
As a student at SWIC I had a very stress-free experience. The academic advisors are really helpful to helping find classes that are going to be the best fit for you and guiding you towards your life and career goals. During class, the professors are very good at explaining the material and helping you after class with concepts you might not be familiar with. On campus, the student resources like the Success Center and Online Writing Lab are super helpful and accommodating when you are seeking help from a tutor, advice on a paper or email, or just finding a great place to study before an exam. Students on campus are very inviting, diverse, and involved within the school. Overall, Southwestern Illinois College is an excellent college to help get a start on your education or career path.