Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
Total
Men
Women
Acceptance Rate
76%
77%
76%
Applicants
7,961
3,566
4,375
Admissions
6,051
2,740
3,309
Enrolled undergraduates
1,395
680
715
Enrolled total (including graduate students)
14,554
7,685
6,869
3,460 students enrolled in
some distance education courses.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $40.
Application fee for graduates - $65.
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school rank
Recommended
Secondary school record
Required
Completion of the college-preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
Required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Considered but not required
Typical SAT scores
Number of students submitting SAT scores
105
Percent of students submitting SAT scores
8%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
540
Math
585
Typical ACT scores
Number of students submitting ACT scores
1,242
Percent of students submitting ACT scores
94%
ACT Composite
23
ACT English
22
ACT Math
22
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Tuition
Total cost for students living
In-state
Out-of-state
On-campus
$28,595
$42,770
Off-campus
$28,595
$42,770
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $10,629 and other expenses per full academic year.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 4,492 students.
Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-state
Out-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates
$8,950
$22,374
Fees for full-time undergraduates
$4,482
$4,482
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates
$298
$746
Tuition for Full-time graduates
$11,050
$27,624
Fees for full-time graduates
$4,159
$4,159
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates
$460
$1,151
Programs and Degrees
Programs
Associate's degree
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Total
Health Professions and Related Programs
51
262
154
67
534
Education
373
87
37
497
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
315
81
9
405
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
292
17
309
Engineering
179
74
22
275
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
186
32
15
233
Social Sciences
177
25
16
218
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
143
22
11
176
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
87
86
173
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
140
23
7
170
Visual and Performing Arts
138
31
169
Transportation and Materials Moving
40
125
165
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
99
55
4
158
Legal Professions and Studies
16
3
116
135
Psychology
102
16
9
127
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
104
23
127
English Language and Literature & Letters
59
16
11
86
Architecture and Related Services
38
40
78
Physical Sciences
46
14
9
69
Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
60
2
62
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service
46
16
62
Natural Resources and Conservation
49
4
6
59
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
56
56
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
25
15
40
History
32
4
1
37
Mathematics and Statistics
18
11
4
33
Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences
12
14
26
Personal and Culinary Services
25
25
Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians
24
24
Philosophy and Religious Studies
10
4
9
23
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
2
2
Grand Total
91
3,240
869
353
4,553
A total of 3,331 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,222 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
Total
Men
Women
Graduation rate
40%
38%
42%
Full-time retention rate - 67%
Part-time retention rate - 43%
General info
Alternative names
SIUC
Founded
1869
Motto
Deo Volente God willing
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Mission Statement
SIU embraces a unique tradition of access and opportunity, inclusive excellence, innovation in research and creativity, and outstanding teaching focused on nurturing student success. As a nationally ranked public research university and regional economic catalyst, we create and exchange knowledge to shape future leaders, improve our communities, and transform lives.
