by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Southwestern Illinois College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Southwestern Illinois College was awarded 35 badges in the 2026 rankings.
SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC is ranked #1,646 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC holds the #89 spot on the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking.
The student to faculty ratio at Southwestern Illinois College is about average at 17 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Southwestern Illinois College is 33%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Southwestern Illinois College is 66%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC have a four-year graduation rate of 37%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Southwestern Illinois College.
The current enrollment includes 5,280 undergraduates at SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Southwestern Illinois College.
The typical net cost at SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,676 | $6,429 | $9,275 | $11,283 | $12,346 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At SWIC, Belleville Area College, BAC, approximately 10% of students took out student loans averaging $3,846 a year. That adds up to $15,384 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 15.5%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Southwestern Illinois College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Southwestern Illinois College make around $36,884 per year during the early years of their employment. This is about 25% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Southwestern Illinois College make the most money.
Southwestern Illinois College is a public institution situated in Belleville, Illinois. Belleville is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Southwestern Illinois College.
Contact information for Southwestern Illinois College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL 62221-5899 |
| Phone: | 6182352700 |
| Website: | www.swic.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 21 majors graduated from Southwestern Illinois College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,055 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 750 | $25,807 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 415 | $37,451 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 296 | $15,947 |
| Precision Metal Working | 238 | $39,135 |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 175 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 125 | $44,584 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 114 | $33,314 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 109 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 91 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,556 students took at least one online class at Southwestern Illinois College.
Learn more about online learning at Southwestern Illinois College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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