Shawnee Community College Illinois

Rural Illinois community college serving 1,142 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL
62992
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
https://shawneecc.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Shawnee Community College is a public two-year college located in Ullin, Illinois, serving the rural southern Illinois region. The college offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed primarily to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.

In-state tuition runs $4,200 annually, with out-of-state students paying $7,050. The college enrolls approximately 1,142 students and maintains a modest endowment of nearly $39 million, reflecting long-term institutional stability in a rural setting.

Community colleges like this one function as affordable entry points and transfer pathways for students seeking to complete general education requirements before moving to a four-year institution. Shawnee works best for students who want to stay close to home, manage costs, or explore their academic direction before committing to a university program. For more information, visit shawneecc.edu.