"In Belleville, Education Matters" Video (.wmv, 18 MB)

etting the most thorough education for the least amount of funding has earned Belleville schools a “gold medal.”  Expansion Management Magazine, a national economic development publication, studied 600 school systems across the United States in the areas of graduation rates, test scores and student-teacher ratios in comparison to money spent to educate each student. The magazine awarded Belleville with the “gold medal” distinction of giving an outstanding education for money spent per student.

"Students receive "Gold Medal" education in Belleville."

Belleville families have many options when it comes to the private education of their children.  Jewish, Christian, Lutheran and Roman Catholic schools combine religion, academics, sports and extracurricular activities for a well-rounded education.  The city provides all the resources in education, including excellent special education programs and institutions, to fulfill any families' needs.

"Belleville offers the best special education programs in the region."

The Belleville area provides several collegiate educational opportunities:

Southwestern Illinois College   (Two-Year Associate Degree Programs)

www.swic.edu

Southwestern Illinois College operates campuses in Belleville, Granite City and Red Bud, plus extension centers in more than 20 communities, Programs and Services for Older Persons, and the Center for Training Innovations. Last year, SWIC enrolled more than 23,000 students.

Lindenwood University: Belleville West Campus   (Four-Year Degree and Graduate Programs)

www.lindenwood.edu

Lindenwood University is a dynamic four-year liberal arts institution dedicated to excellence in higher education offering more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to nearly 12,000 students through values-centered programs that lead to development of the whole person. Lindenwood is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, and is known nationally and internationally for innovation, entrepreneurship and extraordinary dedication to students

McKendree College   (Four-Year Degree and Graduate Programs)

www.mckendree.edu

Established in 1828 by pioneer Methodists, McKendree is the oldest college in Illinois, and the oldest in the nation with continuous ties to the United Methodist Church.  A traditional liberal arts college, McKendree has a 14–1 student-to-faculty ratio and a 94 percent career placement rate for its graduates. McKendree students can earn bachelor degrees in 31 major areas of study, including education, business, computer science, the natural and social sciences, music, history and political science.

Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville   (Four-Year Degree and Graduate Programs)

www.siue.edu

As a part of the Southern Illinois University system, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) has been expanding at a rapid pace mirroring the growth the Metro- East area has experienced over the past decade.  SIUE offers graduating seniors in Belleville the option of receiving a four-year or graduate degree close to their hometown and to St. Louis.

St. Louis University - School for Professional Studies

http://professionalstudies.slu.edu/

Since 1998, Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies has offered accelerated degree programs designed for working adults at its Belleville campus.  Programs available in Belleville include: Computer Science Technology, Criminal Justice Organization and Organizational Studies. With an accelerated schedule of five, nine-week terms per year, students can obtain 30 credit hours per year by taking two courses per term. Classes are offered on weekday evenings, Saturday mornings and online.