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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Acceptance Rate 91.50 %
SAT Average 1,030
Tuition & Fees $13,244
($15,416)
Student Population 11,107
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,767

Academic Overview

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Campus, Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public, four-years institute located in Carbondale, Illinois. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $15,416 for Illinois residents and $13,244 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $14,148 for Illinois residents and $31,050 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 11,107 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 91.50% and the graduation rate is 49% last year.
The salary after graduation from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's tuition & fees is $15,416 for Illinois residents and $13,244 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $14,148 for in-state students and $31,050 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,416$13,244
Graduate$14,148$31,050
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The acceptance rate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 91.50% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.98%. The average graduation rate is 49% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,767 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 11,107 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 91.50 %.
Acceptance Rate
91.50%
Graduation Rate for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 70 %
Retention Rate
70%
Student Population for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 11,107
Student Population
11,107
Student to Faculty Ratio for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,767 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,767

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressLincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
Phone618-453-2121
WEBhttps://siu.edu/
Admissionhttps://admissions.siu.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.siu.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://fao.siu.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://siu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionhttps://veterans.siu.edu/
Athletichttps://siusalukis.com/sports/2016/6/12/inside-saluki-athletics-silu-consumer-html.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://disabilityservices.siu.edu/

Offered Degrees

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers 261 major programs through online and on-site education where 29 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's70
Bachelor's10817
Master's8410
Doctorate (Research)430
Doctorate (Practical)31
1-2 Years Certificate31
2-4 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate120

Special Learning Opportunities

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,492)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,330)

Veterans Benefits

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges