Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Belleville, Illinois |
| Online | swic.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Belleville, Illinois, approximately 20 miles east of St. Louis, Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) serves as a comprehensive public community college with additional campuses in Granite City and Red Bud. The main Belleville campus features modern academic facilities spread across a suburban setting, with recent expansions including a state-of-the-art liberal arts complex. As an open-admission institution, SWIC offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer programs, with notable strengths in aviation maintenance, nursing, and industrial technology programs. The college maintains partnerships with regional employers and four-year institutions, providing students with direct pathways to workforce entry or continued education, while serving commuter students through flexible scheduling options and extensive parking facilities.
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,848 |
| Other Fees | $270 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $4,950 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,934 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,122 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 24% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 16% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 14% |
| Precision Production Trades | 13% |
| General Studies | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143215 IPEDS survey data for Southwestern Illinois College.
Current students may use the Southwestern Illinois College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024