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!
Cosmetology. One Year. Real Skills.
Love hair, beauty, and helping people feel their best? SIC’s Cosmetology program can help you complete your certificate in one year with hands-on training in a real clinic setting. Start in August!
Student Activity at SIC
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SIC to Host Job Fair April 8 with Dozens of Employers
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College will host its annual Job Fair on Wednesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Joseph Deaton Gymnasium on the Harrisburg campus, bringing together dozens…
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Carmi High School students build trades skills at SIC
Friday, March 27, 2026
Watch Video HERE Shared with permission from WEHT News Students at Carmi White County High School get some hands-on training thanks to the Southeastern Illinois College and a White County…
Read ArticleSIC Forensic Falcons earn multiple honors at regional tournament
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Southeastern Illinois College Forensic Falcons traveled to Harper College for the Phi Rho Pi Region Four Regionals March 20 and 21. Nine other schools from across Illinois competed at…
SIC Hosts Multi-State Wildland Fire Investigator Training
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College hosted a week-long Wildland Fire Investigator Course this month at SIC’s Chuck Hearn Outdoor Educational Complex on the Harrisburg campus, bringing together participants from federal and state…
SIC to Host Kids Fair in “Land of Make-Believe”
Friday, March 6, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College will host its annual Kids Fair on Thursday, March 26, from 4–6 p.m. in Deaton Gymnasium. This year’s theme, “Land of Make-Believe,” invites children to step into…
Concert for a Cause 2026 Raises Over $24,000 for Scholarships and Expanded MRI Access
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The 2026 Concert for a Cause: Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos event, held at Southeastern Illinois College’s Deaton Gymnasium and co-hosted with Ferrell Hospital, was once again a tremendous…