Belleville, IL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Illinois College (in-state) | $3,960 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | -79% |
| National average | $18,082 | -78% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,960 | $15,840 |
| Out-of-state | $6,720 | $26,880 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Southwestern Illinois College ranks 7 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 70% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Southwestern Illinois College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Oakton College | $3,985 |
| William Rainey Harper College | $3,894 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | $3,822 |
| McHenry County College | $4,162 |
In-state tuition at Southwestern Illinois College is $3,960 per year; out-of-state students pay $6,720.
Southwestern Illinois College in-state tuition is 79% below the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Southwestern Illinois College is 78% below that.
$3,960 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Southwestern Illinois College comes to about $15,840 for an in-state student and $26,880 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Southwestern Illinois College ranks 7 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.