Silliman University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4625 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1594 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #10 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #1 of 3 | In Dumaguete City |
| #1614 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- su.edu.ph
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 64% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | June to March (June - October; November-March) |
We've calculated the 64% acceptance rate for Silliman University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Silliman University has published 495 scientific papers with 14,255 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Geology, Political Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, and Sociology.
Silliman University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 45 |
| 1994 | 0 | 29 |
| 1995 | 1 | 40 |
| 1996 | 0 | 43 |
| 1997 | 1 | 35 |
| 1998 | 1 | 38 |
| 1999 | 9 | 45 |
| 2000 | 1 | 70 |
| 2001 | 3 | 60 |
| 2002 | 4 | 71 |
| 2003 | 6 | 57 |
| 2004 | 4 | 83 |
| 2005 | 10 | 126 |
| 2006 | 5 | 206 |
| 2007 | 2 | 203 |
| 2008 | 2 | 242 |
| 2009 | 10 | 287 |
| 2010 | 12 | 388 |
| 2011 | 10 | 406 |
| 2012 | 15 | 503 |
| 2013 | 14 | 509 |
| 2014 | 12 | 674 |
| 2015 | 37 | 642 |
| 2016 | 9 | 588 |
| 2017 | 20 | 671 |
| 2018 | 28 | 643 |
| 2019 | 25 | 727 |
| 2020 | 37 | 911 |
| 2021 | 31 | 1129 |
| 2022 | 39 | 1072 |
| 2023 | 49 | 1160 |
| 2024 | 35 | 1243 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1217 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Silliman University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | PHP 30,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | PHP 35,000 |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | PHP 40,000 |
| Bachelor of Music | PHP 45,000 |
| Bachelor of Laws | PHP 50,000 |
| Master of Arts | PHP 25,000 |
| Master of Science | PHP 30,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | PHP 40,000 |
All tuition costs are in Philippine Peso (PHP).
Silliman University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Silliman University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Silliman University alumni
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Carlos P. Garcia
- Occupations
- diplomatlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Carlos Polestico Garcia KR, often referred to by his initials CPG, was the eighth president of the Philippines, serving from 1957 to 1961. He served as the fourth Vice President of the Philippines from 1953 to 1957.
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Beauty Gonzalez
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
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Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez-Crisologo, also known as Beauty Gonzalez, is a Filipina actress.
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Leonor Briones
- Enrolled in Silliman University
- In 1958 graduated with Bachelor in Business Administration
- Occupations
- economistofficial
- Biography
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Leonor "Liling" Mirasol Magtolis-Briones is a Filipino academician, economist, and civil servant who served as Secretary of Education under the Duterte administration. She is also professor emeritus of public administration at the National College of Public Administration & Governance (NCPAG) of the University of the Philippines Diliman and was chairman of the board of trustees of Silliman University in Dumaguete.
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Eddie Romero
- Occupations
- television directoractorwritertelevision producerfilm producer
- Biography
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Edgar Sinco Romero, NA, commonly known as Eddie Romero, was a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.
Silliman University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Law and Development | Development Studies, Law |
|---|---|
| Centre : Research and Environmental Management | Environmental Management, Environmental Studies |
| College : Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agriculture, Agronomy, Zoology |
| College : Arts and Sciences | American Studies, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Coastal Studies, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Filipino, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Literature, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Religion, Science Education, Social Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Southeast Asian Studies, Speech Studies, Theatre, Writing |
| College : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Economics, Management, Management Systems, Public Administration, Secretarial Studies |
| College : Computer Studies | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| College : Education | Art Criticism, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Curriculum, Dietetics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, English, Filipino, Foreign Languages Education, Health Education, Home Economics Education, Library Science, Music Education, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Special Education, Technology Education |
| College : Engineering and Design | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Law | Law |
| College : Mass Communication | Mass Communication |
| College : Nursing | Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health |
| College : Performing Arts | Acting, Conducting, Fine Arts, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Musicology, Singing, Speech Studies, Theatre |
| Institute : Environmental and Marine Sciences | Coastal Studies, Environmental Management, Natural Resources |
General information
| Alternative names | SU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1901 |
| Motto | Via, Veritas, Vita The Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Hibbard Avenue Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, 6200 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 142,000 |