Southwestern Illinois College

https://www.swic.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,390

2021 Average Net Price

$7,124

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.47%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

7,213

41.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29%

252 Graduates

About

Southwestern Illinois College is a higher education institution located in St. Clair County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Illinois College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (451 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (122 degrees), and Registered Nursing (66 degrees).

In 2021, 2,363 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Illinois College. 46.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,643 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (343 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Illinois College is $3,390, which is $−4,578 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwestern Illinois College is $3,390, which is $−4,578 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,124.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Illinois College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,390

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwestern Illinois College was $3,390. The cost of tuition at Southwestern Illinois College is $−4,578 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwestern Illinois College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,124

2021 Value

5.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwestern Illinois College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,124. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwestern Illinois College grew by 5.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Illinois College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,578

Room and Board

$1,710

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Illinois College was of $4,578 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.01% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,710. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.91% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Illinois College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Illinois College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.77% with respect to 2020, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Illinois College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.47%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Illinois College was 5.47%, which represents 64 out of the 1171 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwestern Illinois College had a total enrollment of 7,213 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Illinois College is 3,011 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,202. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Southwestern Illinois College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Illinois College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.9% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 6.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Illinois College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (31.8%) and Black or African American Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Illinois College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,213 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Illinois College is 3,011 and the part-time enrollment is 4,202. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Southwestern Illinois College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Illinois College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwestern Illinois College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southwestern Illinois College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Illinois College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,462 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,385 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
503 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Illinois College is 61.9% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 6.97% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Two or More Races, 1.34% Asian, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.166% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 317 students (4.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 149 fewer women than men received degrees from Southwestern Illinois College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College is white (1,643 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (343 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwestern Illinois College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (451 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (122 degrees) and Registered Nursing (66 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Illinois College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (335 degrees awarded), Protective Services (351 degrees), and Human Sciences (98 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Illinois College are Police officers (130,085 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (100,734 people), Other managers (91,128 people), Registered nurses (43,204 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (42,496 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Illinois College in 2021 are Precision Production (335 degrees awarded), Protective Services (351 degrees), Human Sciences (98 degrees), Construction (60 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Illinois College are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Illinois College are Precision Production (335 degrees awarded), Protective Services (351 degrees), Human Sciences (98 degrees), Construction (60 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (126 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Illinois College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (316,245 people), Elementary & secondary schools (216,648 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (127,760 people), Construction (113,921 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (81,602 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Illinois College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
451 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
122 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
66 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwestern Illinois College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 451 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwestern Illinois College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,256

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,107

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,256 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Illinois College, which is 1.13 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,107).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Illinois College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 183 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Illinois College in Welding Technology, which is 10.2 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 284 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Illinois College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.7 times more than the 167 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 15% of students graduating from Southwestern Illinois College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwestern Illinois College is Female and Asian (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.95% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,643 degrees awarded
Black or African American
343 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Illinois College is white (1,643 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (343 degrees).

4.66% of degree recipients (110 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
955 degrees awarded
White Female
688 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
232 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Illinois College is white male (955 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (688 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Illinois College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 65.5k (1.25%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southwestern Illinois College had a total salary expenditure of 111M. Southwestern Illinois College employs 57 Professors, 34 Associate professors and 24 Assistant professors. Most academics at Southwestern Illinois College are Female Professor (32), Male Professor (25), and Female Assistant professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Illinois College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 62 employees, Service, with 53 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 34 employees.

Endowment

$5.26M

2021 Endowment

9.97%

growth from 2020

Southwestern Illinois College has an endowment valued at about $5.26M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwestern Illinois College grew 9.97% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.1k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwestern Illinois College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$36.2M

2021 Salaries

0.253%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southwestern Illinois College paid a median of $36.2M in salaries, which represents 32.6% of their overall expenditure ($111M) and a 0.253% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.11M

Instructional Salaries

131

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwestern Illinois College paid a total of $9.11M to 131 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

57 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Illinois College were Professor with 57 employees, Associate professor with 34 employees, and Assistant professor with 24 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Illinois College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 62 employees, Service with 53 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Illinois College was Female Professor with 32 employees, Male Professor with 25 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Illinois College.