Southeastern Illinois College

Overview

Southeastern Illinois College is a public community college located in Harrisburg, Illinois, within driving distance to the regional center of Carbondale. Established in 1960, the institution provides a wide array of associate degree programs, certificates, and vocational training to students within its predominantly rural setting. The college's academic profile offers a diverse range of programs with particular emphasis on health careers, technical education, and transfer degrees, catering to students seeking both direct employment post-graduation and further academic pursuits at four-year universities. Southeastern Illinois College maintains an open admissions policy, allowing greater accessibility to higher education for the surrounding community. Campus life includes options for student housing, enhancing accessibility for those who wish to reside on or near campus. Not widely recognized for its athletics, the college focuses instead on academic and technical programs which are crafted to meet the workforce needs of the region.

Southeastern Illinois College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  507 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 872 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,160 plus fees of $1,080.