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.

Roehm-Scheffer Named SIC’s 2025 Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Friday, April 25, 2025
Southeastern Illinois College has announced that Jennifer Roehm-Scheffer has been bestowed with the prestigious Loren P. and Velma Dallas Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award for the 2024-2025 academic year.…
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The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons ended a successful season April 12, earning a bronze medal in team individual events at the Phi Rho Pi National Tournament in Norfolk, Virginia.…
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SIC Trustees Elect New Leadership at April Meeting
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The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met for its regular session on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. when a change of leadership took place. In a unanimous vote,…
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