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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $12,554
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $57,388
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public college in Carbondale, IL with 8,494 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1055 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,554 per year ($10,536 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,388 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 87%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,401
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 9,407
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 17%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing470–590
200800
SAT Math430–570
200800
ACT Composite18–25
136
What Southern Illinois University-Carbondale looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,511
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,544
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,544
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,536
- $30–48k$9,034
- $48–75k$8,884
- $75–110k$14,051
- $110k+$23,744
Get a personal estimate with Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $57,388
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,494
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 44%
- White65%
- Hispanic10%
- Black17%
- Asian2%
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale FAQ
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?+
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–590 on SAT Reading and Writing and 430–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1055.
What ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.
Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?+
In Fall 2023, 10,401 students applied to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and 9,407 were admitted; 1,621 enrolled.
Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale consider legacy status?+
No. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale require an essay?+
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,511 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,554.
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 149222 · How we use this data
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