Southern Illinois University - Carbondale: Ranking & Review
| Carbondale rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 157 | 454 Top 3% |
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
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 105 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 8% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,242 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 94% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
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 |
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.
| 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% |
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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. |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 4,357 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,062 |
| Research FTE | 71 |
| Public Service FTE | 101 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | siu.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | Lincoln Drive Carbondale, Illinois, 62901-4512 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 26,000 |
| Phone | 6184532121 |
| Fax | +1 (618) 453 3085 |