At Southeastern Illinois College, we give you the tools you need to succeed.
Why spend thousands on a university or for-profit trade school? What are you really paying for? At Southeastern Illinois College, the value is clear: a no-nonsense, personalized education at a fraction of the cost. You can take the money you save and the credits you earn and go get your bachelor's degree at another institution. Or jump right into the workforce. You'll be ready for it.
SIC is the next step in your education. It just makes sense.
Why spend thousands on a university or for-profit trade school? What are you really paying for? At Southeastern Illinois College, the value is clear: a no-nonsense, personalized education at a fraction of the cost. You can take the money you save and the credits you earn and go get your bachelor's degree at another institution. Or jump right into the workforce. You'll be ready for it.
SIC is the next step in your education. It just makes sense.
Why Choose SIC?
Affordability
At just $110 per credit hour, you could save over $40,000 in overall college costs!
Small Class Sizes
Get more opportunities for individual attention with our small class sizes.
Easy to Transfer
Our advisors will help guide you through the process of transferring to a university.
Succeed.
Take traditional daytime classes in Harrisburg or Carmi, online classes, night classes, dual credit or early college classes. Tutoring and TRIO services are available to give you extra help for success, along with the new SIC Learning Commons!
Inspire.
Small classes and innovative labs led by caring, highly qualified faculty means more opportunities for hands-on learning and engaging discussion.
Connect.
The variety of clubs, organizations and teams available to students means there’s something for everyone! Get involved and meet other students from around the region and even the world!

Enroll for summer and Fall 2025
Register today through MySIC, by visiting registration in E102, or by emailing an academic advisor at advising@sic.edu.

SIC Foundation Honors Donors, Celebrates Student Success
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College Foundation hosted its annual Donor Recognition Celebration on April 25 in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center, celebrating the individuals and businesses whose generosity…
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SIC Recognizes Employee Service, Accomplishments, and Retirement
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Faculty, staff, and retirees of Southeastern Illinois College gathered in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center April 24 for the college’s annual Employee Recognition Ceremony. The event…
Read ArticleSIC Celebrates Academic and Student Leadership at Annual Honors Luncheon
Monday, May 5, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College honored top students and team members at its annual Honors Luncheon held April 23 in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center. The event, hosted by SIC President…
Beane Earns SIU Provost Scholarship
Monday, May 5, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College student Kassidy Beane of Eddyville has been named a recipient of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Provost Scholarship, one of the university’s most prestigious academic awards for…
Five Area Students Receive SIC Music Scholarships
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College’s Music Department has awarded scholarships to five talented high school graduates who will bring their musical abilities to the SIC stage this fall. Recipients include: Cale Warfield,…
SIC Celebrates Students and Donors at 2025 Scholarship Dinner
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College honored both outstanding students and the legacy of generous scholarship donors during the 2025 Scholarship Dinner held April 22 in the Harry L. Crisp Student Center. Guests…