Shawnee Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Ullin, Illinois, Shawnee Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Shawnee Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Shawnee Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Shawnee Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Shawnee Community College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Shawnee Community College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Shawnee Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,090

Cost of attendance at Shawnee Community College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,720

Cost of attendance at Shawnee Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Shawnee Community College received on average $9,560 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,560

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	79	45%	$8,098	$639,718
Other Federal Grant	79	45%	$8,951	$707,116
State Grant/Scholarships	36	20%	$1,133	$40,780
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	99	56%	$4,902	$485,315
Total Grant & Scholarships	129	73%	$9,560	$1,233,211

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shawnee Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Shawnee Community College students is 39.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.4%.

39.6%

African American 26.1% 12 students
white 41.4% 65 students
unknown 33.3% 3 students
hispanic 60.0% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Shawnee Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Shawnee Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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