Southwestern Illinois College
Southwestern Illinois College is located in Belleville, Illinois. This is a large community college that currently serves over 16,000 students. It was originally established in 1946 and has been serving the community dutifully ever since. This school offers its students a number of different academic opportunities. There are various different associate degree programs, bachelor degree programs, and certificate programs to pursue. Students will be able to find many great career paths when taking courses at this school. The school also features college athletics teams and various clubs that make college life even more entertaining.
SWIC has a great nursing program as well. This nursing program is well known for producing high-quality nurses who go on to become great professionals. The nursing education program provides a varied education that will cover all of the important things that nurses need to achieve success. The SWIC nursing program prides itself in giving nurses the most thorough education possible. Nursing students will be given the chance to learn in a classroom setting while also having many opportunities to gain practical experience. This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and it is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students8,859 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 73 |
| Certificate | 15 | 196 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 83 miles radius of Southwestern Illinois College
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Saint Louis Community College
16 miles away |
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Lewis and Clark Community College
33 miles away |
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Jefferson College
39 miles away |
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Kaskaskia College
40 miles away |
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St Charles Community College
42 miles away |
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Mineral Area College
55 miles away |
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East Central College
57 miles away |
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Rend Lake College
61 miles away |
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John A Logan College
70 miles away |
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Frontier Community College
83 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1961 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1966 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $113/credit | |
| In State Students | $399/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $520/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,085 | $17,955 | $23,400 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,910 | $27,930 | $36,400 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,125 | $49,875 | $65,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 60% of Southwestern Illinois College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 42% | $4,509 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $786 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $991 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $4,680 |
| Federal Student Loans | 21% | $3,367 |
| Private Loans | -- | $5,265 |
$6,200
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,720 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,349 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,715 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,880 |
| Over $110,000$7,930 |
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Student Population
8,859
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,858
Women
4,001
Men
43%
Full-time
57%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
65% |
|
Black/African American |
18% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
