Southern Illinois University - Carbondale: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #621 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #215 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #190 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #162 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 183 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 8,195
- Graduates
- 3,164
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- siu.edu
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 90% | 91% |
| Applicants | 10,401 | 4,235 | 6,157 |
| Admissions | 9,407 | 3,797 | 5,604 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,580 | 696 | 881 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 41 | 17 | 24 |
3,136 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,007 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
586 or 36%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Illinois University - Carbondale are 910-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
180 or 11%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Southern Illinois University - Carbondale are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7152 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1701 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 947 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 853 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 372 (3%) |
| Asian | 281 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,408
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,638 | $11,268 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,638 | $11,268 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,638 | $28,170 |
| Fee in-district | $3,606 | $2,880 |
| Fee in-state | $3,606 | $2,880 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,606 | $2,880 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,492 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,622 |
| Room charge | $6,292 |
| Meal charge | $4,330 |
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale majors
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale has granted 1,886 bachelor's degrees across 89 programs, 665 master's across 62 programs, and 275 doctorate degrees across 29 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 126 | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 25 | 59 | 37 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 52 | 52 | ||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 89 | |||
| Social Work | 37 | 50 | ||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 80 | 7 | ||
| Psychology, General | 62 | 12 | 8 | |
| Law | 76 | |||
| Accounting | 71 | |||
| Computer Science | 22 | 45 | 3 | |
| Medicine | 69 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 38 | 28 | ||
| Criminology | 57 | 6 | 2 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 34 | 3 | |
| Architecture | 18 | 42 | ||
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 37 | 19 | 3 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 57 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 36 | 16 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 44 | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 45 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 41 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | 7 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 33 | 6 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | |||
| Information Technology | 36 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 9 | 26 | ||
| Economics, General | 24 | 1 | 9 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 29 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 26 | 6 | ||
| Forestry, General | 32 | |||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 31 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 | 3 | 5 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 18 | 12 | ||
| Management Science | 30 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14 | 10 | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 21 | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 28 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | 4 | 3 | |
| Radio and Television | 26 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | |||
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 23 | |||
| Music, General | 13 | 10 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 22 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | 2 | 12 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 16 | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 20 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | 17 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 9 | 11 | ||
| Agricultural Economics | 17 | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 11 | ||
| History, General | 11 | 4 | 4 | |
| Linguistics | 7 | 11 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 18 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 17 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 16 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 2 | 12 | 2 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 15 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | 2 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 2 | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | |||
| Journalism | 14 | |||
| Physiology, General | 13 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 12 | |||
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 12 | |||
| Applied Horticulture & Horticultural Business Services, Other | 11 | |||
| Botany & Plant Biology | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 10 | |||
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Agriculture, General | 9 | |||
| Creative Writing | 9 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | 1 | ||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 8 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| History Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 8 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | |||
| Plant Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 7 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 7 | |||
| Molecular Biochemistry | 5 | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 5 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 5 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | |||
| Interior Design | 4 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | 2 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 3 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | |||
| Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 3 | |||
| Pharmacology | 1 | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 2 | |||
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 2 | |||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Public Administration | 2 | |||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | |||
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 84 | 1,886 | 665 | 275 |
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 54% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale is a world-class research university with 30,071 scientific papers published and 708,185 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 495 | 3446 |
| 1993 | 453 | 3615 |
| 1994 | 476 | 3885 |
| 1995 | 449 | 4114 |
| 1996 | 509 | 4227 |
| 1997 | 467 | 4750 |
| 1998 | 462 | 5395 |
| 1999 | 396 | 5566 |
| 2000 | 463 | 6390 |
| 2001 | 506 | 6648 |
| 2002 | 599 | 8083 |
| 2003 | 661 | 9141 |
| 2004 | 618 | 9984 |
| 2005 | 670 | 11483 |
| 2006 | 706 | 12944 |
| 2007 | 784 | 14145 |
| 2008 | 841 | 16728 |
| 2009 | 864 | 18723 |
| 2010 | 849 | 20631 |
| 2011 | 986 | 23566 |
| 2012 | 937 | 25757 |
| 2013 | 957 | 27906 |
| 2014 | 875 | 29731 |
| 2015 | 928 | 30163 |
| 2016 | 1043 | 30355 |
| 2017 | 925 | 32102 |
| 2018 | 900 | 34488 |
| 2019 | 829 | 38378 |
| 2020 | 775 | 43895 |
| 2021 | 733 | 47124 |
| 2022 | 697 | 45301 |
| 2023 | 740 | 45481 |
| 2024 | 598 | 41026 |
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale alumni
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Melissa McCarthy
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actoractorstage actor
- Biography
-
Melissa Ann McCarthy is an American actress, screenwriter, and producer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. McCarthy was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, and she has been featured multiple times in annual rankings of the highest-paid actresses in the world. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #22 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.
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Jenny McCarthy
- Occupations
- screenwriterautobiographerfilm producerPlayboy Playmateanti-vaccine activist
- Biography
-
Jennifer Ann McCarthy-Wahlberg is an American actress, model, and television personality. She began her career in 1993 as a nude model for Playboy magazine and was later named their Playmate of the Year. McCarthy then had a television and film acting career, beginning as a co-host on the MTV game show Singled Out (1995–1997) and afterwards starring in the eponymous sitcom Jenny (1997–1998), as well as films including BASEketball (1998), Scream 3 (2000), Dirty Love (2005), John Tucker Must Die (2006), and Santa Baby (2006). In 2013, she hosted her own television talk show The Jenny McCarthy Show, and became a co-host of the ABC talk show The View, appearing on the program until 2014. Since 2019, McCarthy has been a judge on the Fox musical competition show The Masked Singer.
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Bob Odenkirk
- Occupations
- television producerfilm directorwritercomedianfilm producer
- Biography
-
Robert John Odenkirk is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his role as Saul Goodman/Jimmy McGill on Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2015–2022). For the latter, he received six nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, which ties the record for most nominations in the category without a win. For the role, he also received five nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, five nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, and six nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, winning the award three times, along with three nominations for the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama. As a producer on Better Call Saul since its premiere, he has also received seven nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.
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Justin Hartley
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorfilm directoractor
- Biography
-
Justin Scott Hartley is an American actor, television producer, and director. He has played Fox Crane on the NBC daytime soap opera Passions (2002–2006), Oliver Queen on the WB/CW television series Smallville (2006–2011), and Adam Newman on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless (2014–2016) which earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination. He also had recurring roles in the third season of the television drama series Revenge (2013–2014) and in the final three seasons of the drama series Mistresses (2014–2016).
General info
| Alternative names | SIUC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1869 |
| Motto | Deo Volente |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 4,777 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | Lincoln Drive Carbondale, Illinois, 62901-4512 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 22,000 |
| Phone | 6184532121 |