Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

1263 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

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https://www.siu.edu/
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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 Email
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 Email
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
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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 Email
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.)
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