Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1340 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #366 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #329 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #268 of 1,014 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 104 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 8,945
- Graduates
- 2,948
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.siue.edu
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% 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 | 97% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 10,150 | 4,280 | 5,870 |
| Admissions | 9,896 | 4,158 | 5,738 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,534 | 582 | 952 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 7 | 9 |
3,314 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,999 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
548 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville are 950-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
181 or 12%
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 - Edwardsville are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6971 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1655 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 950 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 948 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 705 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 332 (3%) |
| Asian | 295 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (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
- $11,602
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,576 | $8,047 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,576 | $8,047 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,576 | $8,047 |
| Fee in-district | $3,346 | $2,441 |
| Fee in-state | $3,346 | $2,441 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,346 | $2,441 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,062 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,400 |
| Room charge | $7,030 |
| Meal charge | $5,370 |
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville majors
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville has granted 1,990 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 974 master's across 41 programs, and 211 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 331 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 313 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 192 | ||
| Psychology, General | 149 | 22 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 120 | 15 | |
| Accounting | 59 | 38 | |
| Computer Science | 75 | 22 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 76 | |
| Nursing Practice | 77 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 70 | 5 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 14 | 61 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 73 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 45 | 27 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 | 20 | |
| Pharmacy | 68 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 64 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 56 | 4 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 50 | 9 | |
| Social Work | 23 | 35 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 56 | ||
| Dentistry | 55 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 44 | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | 12 | |
| Chemistry, General | 27 | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 37 | 7 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | 14 | |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 38 | ||
| History, General | 28 | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 33 | ||
| Environmental Science | 14 | 18 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 31 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 28 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 27 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 21 | 6 | |
| Public Administration | 27 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 25 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 23 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 21 | ||
| Nursing Education | 21 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 16 | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 7 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 18 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | ||
| Theatre and Dance | 17 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 16 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 8 | ||
| Education, Other | 8 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | ||
| Marketing Research | 8 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 8 | ||
| Clinical Nutrition & Nutritionist | 7 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,990 | 974 | 211 |
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 45% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 53% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville has published 9,694 scientific papers with 179,358 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 96 | 535 |
| 1994 | 74 | 516 |
| 1995 | 102 | 643 |
| 1996 | 100 | 682 |
| 1997 | 88 | 667 |
| 1998 | 104 | 739 |
| 1999 | 111 | 861 |
| 2000 | 128 | 996 |
| 2001 | 146 | 1192 |
| 2002 | 178 | 1540 |
| 2003 | 206 | 1788 |
| 2004 | 189 | 1956 |
| 2005 | 207 | 2258 |
| 2006 | 209 | 3120 |
| 2007 | 213 | 3256 |
| 2008 | 226 | 4032 |
| 2009 | 251 | 4675 |
| 2010 | 266 | 5053 |
| 2011 | 313 | 5893 |
| 2012 | 307 | 6395 |
| 2013 | 336 | 6940 |
| 2014 | 341 | 7671 |
| 2015 | 335 | 7536 |
| 2016 | 378 | 7996 |
| 2017 | 349 | 8164 |
| 2018 | 409 | 8533 |
| 2019 | 386 | 9674 |
| 2020 | 461 | 11398 |
| 2021 | 392 | 12270 |
| 2022 | 351 | 11976 |
| 2023 | 418 | 12274 |
| 2024 | 306 | 12045 |
| 2025 | 203 | 10582 |
Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville alumni
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Kathleen Madigan
- Occupations
- comedianscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Kathleen Madigan is an American stand-up comedian and TV personality. In addition to her stand-up comedy performances, she is a regular guest on a variety of U.S. television programs.
-
Shelby Steele
- Occupations
- sociologistwriterjournalist
- Biography
-
Shelby Steele is an American author, columnist, documentary film maker, and a Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He specializes in the study of race relations, multiculturalism, and affirmative action.
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John Shimkus
- Enrolled in Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
- In 1997 graduated with Master of Business Administration
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
John Mondy Shimkus is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from 1997 to 2021, representing the 20th, 19th and 15th congressional districts of Illinois.
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Matt Polster
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Matthew Ryan Polster is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club New England Revolution.
General info
| Alternative names | SIUE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,048 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | Il State Rte 157 Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026-1259 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 8883285168 |