- Shawnee College is a two year community college located in Southernmost Illinois. The Main Campus is located in Ullin, Illinois.
School Highlights
Shawnee Community College serves 1,156 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,156 students
- In-state tuition: $4,672
- Out-state tuition: $5,088
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Shawnee Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Shawnee Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1967
Campus Size
153 acres
Total Faculty
44 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Shawnee Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Shawnee Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,156 students
3,095 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
495 students
1,013 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
661 students
2,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,156 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
495 students
1,082 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
661 students
2,308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
16%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,000
$31,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,672 is less than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,088 is less than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,672
$8,019
Showing 2008–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,088
$10,874
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
80%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Shawnee Community College Main Campus is located on 152 acres of rolling hills and woods near the scenic Cache River Wetlands and the Ohio River a few miles to the south. One of most beautiful community college campuses in Illinois, Shawnee consists of the original “Rustic” campus that now houses many area agencies, the main “New” campus building that covers 140,000 square feet, athletic fields, a lake, nature trails, vineyards, and agriculture test plots. Shawnee offers almost 100 academic programs – from two-year associate degrees to certificates that take a matter of weeks to complete. We have broad variety of programs that will get you ready for transfer to a university or start a vocational career – one of which may be right for you. We offer one of the most affordable tuition rates in Illinois and the Midwest. Our classes are convenient - offered during the day or evening - and often in your hometown. We were one of the first colleges to offer classes on the Internet. You can take over 50 courses from the comfort of home. But most importantly, our staff and faculty care about your success. Our students rave about the personal attention our instructors and support staff gives to make college a positive experience. We also offer adult education classes to provide courses to upgrade reading, writing and mathematical skills, achieve a GED certificate or pursue a personal interest, such as starting up a small business. In fact the Small Business Development Center works with new and existing businesses to develop business plans, provide training and aid in seeking financial support. Shawnee Community College is a vital member of a five-county economic development partnership. Assistance with economic development issues and concerns, site identification, workforce availability, demographics and proposal development is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shawnee Community College cost?
Shawnee Community College's tuition is approximately $4,672 for In-State students and $5,088 for Out-State students.
What is Shawnee Community College's ranking?
Shawnee Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition.
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