# Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/southern-illinois-university-carbondale

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 87% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 10,401 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 9,407 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 470–590 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 430–570 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $28,511 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $12,554 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $10,536 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,034 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,884 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $14,051 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $23,744 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 8,494 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 59% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,388 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What Southern Illinois University-Carbondale considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 149222. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology