Southeastern Illinois College

Southeastern Illinois College is a public two-year institution located in Harrisburg, Illinois, in a rural setting. The college enrolls 3,099 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers career and technical programs across multiple sectors. Skilled trades programs include Welding Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology. Health programs include Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Additional offerings include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications and Cosmetology. Programs are available at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Harrisburg is located in southern Illinois, a region where community colleges play a central role in workforce development. Southeastern Illinois College serves students from a largely rural area, providing accessible technical and health education close to home.