About SCC

Quick Facts
4,442

Students served annually

50%

Students over age 25

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87%

First-time, full-time students receive financial aid

15:1

Student-faculty ratio

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80%+

Students reside in the SCC district

STUDENT ENROLLMENT
  1. SCC serves approximately 4,442 individuals annually through credit and non-credit courses.
  2. Approximatley 50% of the SCC student body is over the age of 25.
  3. The average age of SCC’s students is 30.
  4. Of the SCC academic population, 38% are male, and 62% are female.
  5. More than 80% of students reside in the SCC district.
  6. In AY 2025, SCC students generated nearly 28,600 reimbursable and non-reimburable credit hours.
STUDENT SUCCESS
  1. In Fall 2024, 87% of first-time, full-time SCC students received some form of financial aid.
  2. Of the AY 2022 full-time, degree-seeking students:
11%

transferred to other colleges / universities before graduating

10%

were still enrolled during AY 2025

60%

graduated within 150% of the normal time to degree / certificate

Data taken from 2026 Quick Facts published by Institutional Effectiveness.

MISSION
HISTORY

Established in 1967, Shawnee Community College offers over 40 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs, including specialties in Healthcare, Business, Accounting, Agri-Business, and Information Technology.   Located in Southernmost  Illinois, Shawnee has expanded throughout its history to include four extension sites serving the five counties district and beyond.

Community College District #531

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday
7:45 am – 4:15 pm
All Semesters

Type of College

Public two-year
comprehensive community college

Founded

 

1967

SCC President

Dr. Tim Taylor

Dr. Taylor

Office of the President