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https://www.siu.edu/Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 618-452-2121 |
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Educational system | Southern Illinois University |
Public or private | Public |
Type of school | University |
Date founded | 1869 |
Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | St. Louis, MO |
Campus size | 1136 acres |
County | Jackson |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 699 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 881 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 1,580 |
Number of part time, freshmen men | 17 |
Number of part time, freshmen women | 24 |
Total number of part time freshmen | 41 |
Total number of freshmen men | 716 |
Total number of freshmen women | 905 |
Total number of freshmen | 1,621 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 3,250 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 3,618 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 6,868 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 758 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 569 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 1,327 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 4,008 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 4,187 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 8,195 |
Number of male graduate students | 1,173 |
Number of female graduate students | 1,355 |
Total number of graduate students | 2,528 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 5,181 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 5,542 |
Total enrollment | 10,723 |
American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
Asian | 1% |
Black | 16% |
Hispanic | 9% |
White | 65% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 18% |
Number of states and territories represented | 51 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
Number of countries represented | 40 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 19% |
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Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
In-state tuition | $9,638 |
Out-of-state tuition | $9,638 |
Fees | $3,696 |
Books and supplies | $1,100 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,341 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
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Financial aid contact person | Elyse Weller |
Financial aid contact title | Interim Director of Financial Aid |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 618-453-4334 |
Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
Application deadline (for fall term) | March 1 |
School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $19,000 |
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 56% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $3,039 |
Scholarship or grant | $13,543 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $17,679 |
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 55% |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $3,960 |
Scholarship or grant | $12,626 |
Work study | $2,000 |
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 1,520 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 1,190 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 5,739 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 4,489 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 62% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $28,571 |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Student employment | |
Work study | Yes |
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
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Admissions contact person | Rachel Frazier |
Admissions contact title | Interim Director of the Registrar |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Admissions phone (local) | 618-536-4405 Ext 4405 |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 4,235 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 3,797 |
Number of male applicants who enrolled | 716 |
Number of female applicants | 6,157 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 5,604 |
Number of female applicants who enrolled | 905 |
Total number of applicants | 10,392 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 9,401 |
Total number of applicants who enrolled | 1,621 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Application fee | $40 |
Submit these items: | |
High school GPA (minimum) | 2.75 |
High school GPA | Required for some students |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
High school GPA | Very important |
Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
Standardized test scores | Considered |
High school class rank | Very important |
Recommendations | Considered |
Application essay | Considered |
Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
Interview | Not considered |
Talent or ability | Not considered |
Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
Work experience | Not considered |
Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
First generation college student | Not considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
Under 400 | 8% |
400 - 499 | 29% |
500 - 599 | 40% |
600 - 699 | 19% |
700 - 800 | 3% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 522 |
SAT math | |
Under 400 | 11% |
400 - 499 | 35% |
500 - 599 | 38% |
600 - 699 | 12% |
700 - 800 | 3% |
Average SAT math score | 506 |
ACT score | |
12 - 17 | 10% |
18 - 23 | 36% |
24 - 29 | 44% |
30 - 36 | 9% |
Average ACT score | 24 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.23 |
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 68% |
Percentage in top 25% | 36% |
Percentage in top 10% | 15% |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 69% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 39% |
Between four and five years | 10% |
Between five and six years | 3% |
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Certificate or diploma | Yes |
Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
First professional | Yes |
Doctorate | Yes |
Other advanced degrees | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 984 |
Student faculty ratio | 11:1 |
Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 credits |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credits |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Internship requirement | Depends on major |
Math or science requirement | Yes |
Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
Evenings | Yes |
On-line/distance learning | Yes |
Part time | Yes |
Summer school | Yes |
Weekends | Yes |
Accelerated degree | Yes |
Double major | Yes |
Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
Honors program | Yes |
Domestic exchange available | Yes |
At these US schools or through this program | Find more information on this website |
Study abroad available | Yes |
Army ROTC | Yes |
Air Force ROTC | Yes |
Advanced Placement | Yes |
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Internships | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (1748) |
Computer lab available to students | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
Online registration for classes | Yes |
Main library name | Morris Library |
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
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Choral groups | Yes |
Drama or theater groups | Yes |
Marching band | Yes |
Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
TV station | Yes |
National or local fraternities | Yes |
National or local sororities | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 323 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Undergraduate Student Government, Greek Councils, International Student Council, Black Affairs Council, Dawg Pound |
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Percentage of students who live on campus | 42% |
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 89% |
School owns or operates housing | Yes |
Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
Health clinic | Yes |
Legal services | Yes |
Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
Housing | Yes |
Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
Child daycare available on campus | Yes |
Women's center | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
Late night transport service | Yes |
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 64% |
Career counseling | Yes |
Career interest testing | Yes |
Job bank | Yes |
Job fairs | Yes |
Job interviews | Yes |
Job interview preparation | Yes |
On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
Placement assistance | Yes |
Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
Other career services | Externships, internships, mock interviews, professional clothing closet, virtual services |
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Grad admissions contact person | Deon Thompson |
Grad admissions contact title | Asst Director of Graduate Recruitment & Admissions |
Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 618-536-4405 Ext 4405 |
Number of full time, male graduate students | 762 |
Number of full time, female graduate students | 863 |
Total number of full time graduate students | 1,625 |
Number of part time, male graduate students | 411 |
Number of part time, female graduate students | 492 |
Total number of part time graduate students | 903 |
Total number of male graduate students | 1,173 |
Total number of female graduate students | 1,355 |
Total number of graduate students | 2,528 |
Number of undergraduate men | 4,008 |
Number of undergraduate women | 4,187 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 8,195 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 5,181 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 5,542 |
Total enrollment | 10,723 |
Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
In-state tuition* | $11,268 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $28,170 |
Fees | $5,052 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |