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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL • public • I
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Acceptance
90.4%
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Grad Rate
56%
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Cost
$23,849 / $23,849

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Distant)
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,134 • Total: 12,745
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Carbondale, IL
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Website
siu.edu
Region
Great Lakes
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,474 (49.0%) • Female: 4,660 (51.0%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
90.4%
9,407 admitted from 10,401 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 470-580
Math: 440-560
Total: 910-1140
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
20-27
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Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
56.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
38.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
69.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$23,849
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$23,849
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,638
Out-of-state: $9,638
Room & Board
$11,260
Books & Supplies
$2,951
Students Receiving Pell Grants
39%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball (FCS) Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Golf (FCS) Swimming and Diving (combined) (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
2.8 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,500-$5,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$5,500/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$31,000-$5,000 total
4 automatic scholarships (10 total)
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Common questions about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accepts 90% of applicants, from 10,401 applications.
How much does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cost?
Tuition and fees are $9,638.
What ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 20 and 27 on the ACT.
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's graduation rate?
56% of students graduate within six years.