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 Names F-16 Fighter Pilot as 2026 Distinguished Alumnus
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Years before he started flying at supersonic speeds, Jacob Vaughan was hitting fastballs on the baseball field at Southeastern Illinois College. This spring, Captain Jacob “Atlas” Vaughan will return to…
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SIC to Offer Electric Vehicle Course This Summer
Friday, April 24, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College will offer a new Electric Vehicle Essentials course this summer, providing students with hands-on experience in electric vehicle technology. The course, titled Electric Vehicle Essentials (Building a…
Read ArticleSIC Hise Museum announces call for entries for veteran art exhibition
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College has announced a call for entries for its upcoming “Living the Dream: Veteran Art Exhibition.” The exhibit will…
SIC Recognizes Employee Service, Accomplishments, and Retirees
Monday, April 27, 2026
Faculty and staff of Southeastern Illinois College gathered April 23 in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center for the college’s annual Employee Recognition Ceremony, celebrating professional achievements,…
SIC Board Tours Programs, Introduced to Student Teams During April Meeting
Monday, April 27, 2026
The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees participated in its annual retreat and conducted regular business during its April 21 meeting on the Harrisburg campus. Prior to the regularly scheduled…
Flowering Crabapple Marks Arbor Day Tradition at SIC
Friday, April 24, 2026
Southeastern Illinois College and the Eldorado Garden Study Club continued their long-standing Arbor Day tradition this week with the planting of a flowering crabapple tree at the college’s south entrance.…