Southeastern Illinois College
- 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 1,650 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Southeastern Illinois College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southeastern Illinois College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Baccalaureate / 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 | 64 staff | 124 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southeastern Illinois College is John A Logan College (35.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- John A Logan CollegePublic4,040 students | 35.70 Mi700 Logan College Road
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-3741 35.704,040 - 2,486 students | 36.30 Mi468 N Ken Gray Pkwy
Ina, IL 62846
(618) 437-5321 36.302,486 - 1,586 students | 43.20 Mi2660 S Green St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 827-1867 43.201,586 - 1,931 students | 45.30 Mi2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 393-2982 45.301,931 - 6,193 students | 48.20 Mi4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42002
(270) 554-9200 48.206,193
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