Southwestern Illinois College

Overview

Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), based in Belleville, Illinois, is a public community college offering a diverse range of academic programs with a history dating back to its establishment in 1946. Located within the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area, approximately 20 miles from downtown St. Louis, Missouri, SWIC provides a commuter-friendly campus environment, with no on-campus student housing available. The campus is characterized by modern architectural elements and facilities designed to support vocational training, technical courses, and transfer education. The college features an open admissions policy, catering to a wide demographic of students seeking associate degrees or vocational certificates. Among its academic offerings, SWIC is known for programs in Health Sciences and Technology, as well as its array of technical and career education opportunities. While not primarily recognized for athletic programs, the college competes in several sports as the SWIC Blue Storm within the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Southwestern Illinois College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  2,677 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,511 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,120 plus fees of $270.