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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Tuition
13,244
Students
12,419
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Distant | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

12,419

Graduation Rate

56%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.44%

Apply

10,401

Accepted

9,407

Attend

1,621

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$40

Graduate

$65

Test Scores

Sat Range

910 - 1140

Act Range

20 - 27

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$13,244

Out-of-State

$13,244

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,048

State/Local Grants

$8,339

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,855

Graduate

In-State

$14,148

Out-of-State

$31,050

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$15,809

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$12,114

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Personal Expenses

$2,951

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

291

Average Assistance

$9,075

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

130

Average Assistance

$2,341

Academics

Graduation Rate56%

Student Faculty Ratio8:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • Accounting

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Social Work
  • Computer Science
  • Architecture
  • Physician Associate/Assistant

Student Body

Students Enrolled12,419

Undergraduate

8,851

Graduate

3,568

Full-Time

80

Part-Time

20

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes