Southwestern Illinois College
- Southwestern Illinois College upholds the dignity and worth of all people and believes that learning is a lifelong process which enhances the quality of life. The college provides for individual growth through educational excellence and active partnerships with students and the community.
School Highlights
Southwestern Illinois College serves 8,859 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 272 teachers has declined by 17% over five years.
| Southwestern Illinois College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 272 staff | 123 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: College Activities Board, Miscellaneous Clubs & Organizations, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Southwestern Illinois College is a comprehensive educational institution committed to providing you the best learning opportunities. We are the starting point for higher education, the bridge to developing career skills and the pathway to personal achievement. SWIC is the sixth largest community college in the state of Illinois. We operate campuses in Belleville, Granite City and Red Bud, plus more than 20 off-campus sites located throughout the district. SWIC began as Belleville Junior College in 1946. The first graduating class, the class of 1948, had 48 graduates. Today, SWIC operates three campuses and more than 20 off-campus sites, and provides educational opportunities to more than 25,000 students each year. At SWIC, our students benefit from the variety of programs from which they can launch a career or transfer to a four-year college or university; smart classrooms equipped with the latest technology; and a wide array of student services and activities that enhance the college experience. SWIC offers more than 150 associate degree and occupational certificate programs. SWIC is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission's (HLC) Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP). As an AQIP institution, continuing accreditation is contingent on an ongoing cycle of self-examination, identification of programmatic and institutional needs, and a program of positive action that leads to self-improvement. Extending an uninterrupted streak to 70 years, SWIC has been re-accredited through 2024.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southwestern Illinois College is Saint Louis Community College (16.2 miles away).
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