Southeastern Illinois College, as a comprehensive community college and a member of the Illinois Community
College System of Higher Education, is committed to a philosophy that believes in the dignity and worth of
each individual regardless of race, creed, gender, physical abilities, national or ethnic origin. As its mission, Southeastern strives to become the educational and cultural center of the community by providing for
the development of intellectual, social, personal and productive skills to all persons who reside within Community College District #533.
School Highlights
Southeastern Illinois College serves 1,446 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 1,446 students
In-state tuition: $4,530
Out-state tuition: $4,770
Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
Minority enrollment: 18%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Southeastern Illinois College has grown by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Southeastern Illinois College diversity score of 0.31 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 81% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,530 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,770 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Founded in 1960, the college has a 172-acre campus located at 3575
College Road, Harrisburg, Illinois. It serves the residents of
Gallatin, Hardin, Pope and Saline Counties; portions of Hamilton,
Johnson, Williamson and White Counties. Courses offered are: Arts
and Science Associate Degree Programs, Associate in Applied Science
Degree Programs, Associate in Engineering Science Degree, Associate
in Liberal Studies Degree, Occupational Certificate Programs, (SIC
operates educational programs at the White County Center, Vienna
Correctional Center, Shawnee Correctional Center, Illinois Youth
Center at Harrisburg, Hardin County Work Camp, and Dixon Springs
Work Camp.) Southeastern Illinois College offers quality programs
at one of the most affordable tuition rates in the region. We offer
convenient courses - day, evening, on-line - to meet your busy
schedule. Whether you take a single course or join us as a
full-time student, your success starts at Southeastern. THe college
is accreditated by the: Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,019 per year for in-state students and $10,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,123 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
