by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southeastern Illinois College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southeastern Illinois College were $6,540 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $6,780. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,260 in-state and $1,260 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,280 | $5,520 |
| Fees | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Total | $6,540 | $6,780 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Southeastern Illinois College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Southeastern Illinois College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Southeastern Illinois College is comparatively affordable.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Southeastern Illinois College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Southeastern Illinois College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,160 | $5,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,160 | $5,400 |
| One Year Ago | $5,160 | $5,400 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,280 | $5,520 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SIC has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $6,930 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.24%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,686. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.16%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $6,926.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,686 | $6,926 |
| In 2 Years | $6,836 | $7,075 |
| In 3 Years | $6,989 | $7,227 |
| In 4 Years | $7,145 | $7,383 |
| In 5 Years | $7,305 | $7,542 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $28,611, versus roughly $27,656 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Southeastern Illinois College, visit the Southeastern Illinois College Financial Aid page.
