Southeastern Illinois College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Southeastern Illinois College is a public certificate and vocational school in Harrisburg, Illinois, enrolling about 680 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,437 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,560. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $33,763 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,560
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,437 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 680 71.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.73%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 42.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,854
- Room & Board: $9,000 annual estimate
Southeastern Illinois College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southeastern Illinois College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southeastern Illinois College?
Southeastern Illinois College is located in Harrisburg, IL (ZIP 62946).
Is Southeastern Illinois College public or private?
Southeastern Illinois College is a Public institution.
How much does Southeastern Illinois College cost?
Published tuition: $4,560 in-state, $6,780 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,437.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,895 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,337 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,999 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,731 |
| $110,001+ | $12,908 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,240.
How big is Southeastern Illinois College?
Total enrollment: 680 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,854 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Illinois College?
150%-time completion rate: 54.73%.
First-year retention: 65.5%.
What do graduates of Southeastern Illinois College earn?
Median earnings: $29,254 six years after entry; $33,763 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
23.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southeastern Illinois College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (178 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (52 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (39 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (29 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (24 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (21 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (20 completions)
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management (18 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southeastern Illinois College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.73%; median earnings $33,763 at 10 years; net price $11,437. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,560
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southeastern Illinois College was $4,560.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,437
2024 Value
In 2024 Southeastern Illinois College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,437.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,748 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,437 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,240 4-Year In-State Tuition
$27,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$845 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,405 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$57,620 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southeastern Illinois College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southeastern Illinois College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southeastern Illinois College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,850 | $4,680 | $7,160 |
| 2014 | $2,910 | $4,770 | $8,535 |
| 2015 | $3,120 | $5,040 | $6,608 |
| 2016 | $3,390 | $5,580 | $8,408 |
| 2017 | $3,780 | $6,000 | $5,306 |
| 2018 | $3,960 | $6,180 | $6,449 |
| 2019 | $4,020 | $6,240 | $5,714 |
| 2020 | $4,080 | $6,300 | $3,707 |
| 2021 | $4,140 | $6,360 | $5,697 |
| 2022 | $4,260 | $6,480 | $6,346 |
| 2023 | $4,320 | $6,540 | $5,571 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southeastern Illinois College reported total enrollment of about 680 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), and Black or African American (3.4%). About 23.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southeastern Illinois College in 2024 is 680 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,854 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 86.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.81% 100% Completion Time
54.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.81% of students graduating from Southeastern Illinois College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 92% male / 8% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 31% male / 69% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southeastern Illinois College.
Return on Investment
$33,763 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
638.02% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Southeastern Illinois College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 178 completions
2. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 52 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 39 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 29 completions
5. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 24 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21 completions
7. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20 completions
8. Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management: 18 completions
9. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Southeastern Illinois College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southeastern Illinois College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southeastern Illinois College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,196
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,114
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southeastern Illinois College is a public institution located in Harrisburg, IL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 680 students. Student body composition includes White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), Black or African American (3.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 54.73%. Approximately 23.99% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Southeastern Illinois College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southeastern Illinois College located?
Southeastern Illinois College is located in Harrisburg, IL.
How much does Southeastern Illinois College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,560 and average net price is $11,437 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southeastern Illinois College?
Southeastern Illinois College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,854 students, White (86.2%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southeastern Illinois College?
About 42.9% of students at Southeastern Illinois College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southeastern Illinois College earn?
Median earnings are $29,254 six years after entry and $33,763 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southeastern Illinois College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Southeastern Illinois College public or private?
Southeastern Illinois College is a public institution located in Harrisburg, IL.
Is Southeastern Illinois College an HBCU?
No. Southeastern Illinois College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southeastern Illinois College a tribal college?
No. Southeastern Illinois College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southeastern Illinois College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southeastern Illinois College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is Southeastern Illinois College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southeastern Illinois College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.