Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) is a public 2-year community college serving the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area in southwestern Illinois. With campuses in Belleville, Granite City, and Red Bud, plus learning sites at Scott Air Force Base and the East St. Louis Community College Center, SWIC delivers education and workforce training across an extensive multi-county service area. The college's Blue Storm compete in NJCAA athletics within the Great Rivers Athletic Conference, with SWIC's snow leopard mascot Kashmir representing the spirit of the campus community. SWIC's open admissions policy and broad program offerings make it a vital educational resource for the region, offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in healthcare, business, criminal justice, information technology, and the liberal arts. The college's proximity to Scott Air Force Base supports a strong military-affiliated student community, and partnerships with numerous St. Louis-area employers create pathways to careers in government, healthcare, and private industry. With multiple campuses and off-site learning centers, SWIC ensures convenient access to higher education for thousands of students annually throughout southwestern Illinois.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$7740
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,720
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
