Shawnee Community College

8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 1,054 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,672
  • Out-state tuition: $5,088
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Shawnee Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Shawnee Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
121 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Shawnee Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Shawnee Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,054 students
2,558 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
465 students
872 students
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# Part-Time Students
589 students
1,686 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Shawnee Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
106 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
465 students
872 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
589 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
5%
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% Asian
13%
12%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
4%
25%
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% White
3%
4%
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% Hawaiian
77%
48%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shawnee Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.39
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3965%
0.3913%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Shawnee Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,672 is less than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,088 is less than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,672
$7,875
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,088
$10,847
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Shawnee Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Shawnee Community College cost?
Shawnee Community College's tuition is approximately $4,672 for In-State students and $5,088 for Out-State students.
What is Shawnee Community College's ranking?
Shawnee Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,672
  • Out-state tuition: $5,088
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,875 per year for in-state students and $10,847 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,511 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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