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$4,650Tuition
675Students
44%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$32,999Earnings
Public2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,650
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,500
Average Net Price
$4,542
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,300
Books & Supplies
$1,470
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,538
$30,001 – $48,000 $4,528
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,056
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,993

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,538 per year at Shawnee Community College, while those making $75,000-$110,000 face costs of $7,993 annually. The college keeps expenses manageable for working-class families in southern Illinois. Over two years, total costs range from $7,076 to nearly $16,000 depending on family income.

With 675 students and 96% from Illinois, Shawnee draws heavily from the local region where affordability matters. The $4,542 average net price reflects the school's mission as an accessible gateway to higher education. Only 17% of students receive institutional grants averaging $6,291, but the low sticker price means most families can manage without heavy borrowing. Federal loan usage sits at zero percent among students.

Rural families and first-generation college students get the strongest value here, especially those using Shawnee as a stepping stone to four-year universities or entering the workforce quickly.

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