Shawnee Community College
Tel:
(618)634-3200
- Shawnee College is a two year community college located in Southernmost Illinois. The Main Campus is located in Ullin, Illinois.
School Highlights
- Shawnee Community College serves 1,799 students (47% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
- Shawnee Community College is the only community colleges within Pulaski County, IL.
- The nearest community college to Shawnee Community College is Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (26.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Shawnee Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 22% over five years.
| Shawnee Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 73 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,799 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 849 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 950 students | 2,613 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| % Black | 16% | 14% |
| % White | 81% | 60% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 26% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,000 | $31,800 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Shawnee Community College Main Campus is located on 152 acres of rolling hills and woods near the scenic Cache River Wetlands and the Ohio River a few miles to the south. One of most beautiful community college campuses in Illinois, Shawnee consists of the original “Rustic” campus that now houses many area agencies, the main “New” campus building that covers 140,000 square feet, athletic fields, a lake, nature trails, vineyards, and agriculture test plots. Shawnee offers almost 100 academic programs – from two-year associate degrees to certificates that take a matter of weeks to complete. We have broad variety of programs that will get you ready for transfer to a university or start a vocational career – one of which may be right for you. We offer one of the most affordable tuition rates in Illinois and the Midwest. Our classes are convenient - offered during the day or evening - and often in your hometown. We were one of the first colleges to offer classes on the Internet. You can take over 50 courses from the comfort of home. But most importantly, our staff and faculty care about your success. Our students rave about the personal attention our instructors and support staff gives to make college a positive experience. We also offer adult education classes to provide courses to upgrade reading, writing and mathematical skills, achieve a GED certificate or pursue a personal interest, such as starting up a small business. In fact the Small Business Development Center works with new and existing businesses to develop business plans, provide training and aid in seeking financial support. Shawnee Community College is a vital member of a five-county economic development partnership. Assistance with economic development issues and concerns, site identification, workforce availability, demographics and proposal development is available.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Shawnee Community College is Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (26.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health SciencesPrivate, non-profit233 students | 26.10 Mi2001 William Street
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
(573)334-9181 27.80118 - John A Logan CollegePublic6,718 students | 33.20 Mi700 Logan College Road
Carterville, IL 62918
(618)985-3741 33.206,718 - 1,834 students | 48.30 Mi3575 College Road
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618)252-5400 48.301,834
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