by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Southwestern Illinois College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwestern Illinois College were $7,740 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $6,720. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees added up to $270 in-state and $270 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $6,450 |
| Fees | $270 | $270 |
| Total | $7,740 | $6,720 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Southwestern Illinois College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Southwestern 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 |
Compared to colleges across the country, Southwestern Illinois College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Southwestern Illinois College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Southwestern Illinois College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,120 | $5,670 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,120 | $5,940 |
| One Year Ago | $6,120 | $5,940 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,470 | $6,450 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SWIC has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 8.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $7,296 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 7.04%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,285. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.25%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,005.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,285 | $7,005 |
| In 2 Years | $8,868 | $7,302 |
| In 3 Years | $9,492 | $7,612 |
| In 4 Years | $10,160 | $7,935 |
| In 5 Years | $10,875 | $8,272 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $29,854, or close to $36,805 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Southwestern Illinois College, head to the Southwestern Illinois College Financial Aid page.
