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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Open
- Average net price
- $13,111
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $59,436
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public college in Edwardsville, IL with 8,750 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1100 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,111 per year ($7,865 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,436 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 98%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,937
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,688
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 18%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–600
200800
SAT Math460–590
200800
ACT Composite20–27
136
What Southern Illinois University Edwardsville looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $27,314
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $13,299
- Out-of-state tuition
- $13,299
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,865
- $30–48k$7,474
- $48–75k$8,673
- $75–110k$15,098
- $110k+$20,346
Get a personal estimate with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $59,436
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,750
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White65%
- Hispanic7%
- Black15%
- Asian2%
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville FAQ
What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's acceptance rate?+
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–600 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1100.
What ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–27.
Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?+
In Fall 2023, 8,937 students applied to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and 8,688 were admitted; 1,602 enrolled.
Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville consider legacy status?+
No. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville require an essay?+
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $27,314 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,111.
What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's graduation rate?+
56% 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 149231 · How we use this data
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