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 Ext 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 682
Number of full time, freshmen women 804
Total number of full time freshmen 1,486
Number of part time, freshmen men 11
Number of part time, freshmen women 21
Total number of part time freshmen 32
Total number of freshmen men 693
Total number of freshmen women 825
Total number of freshmen 1,518
Number of full time, undergraduate men 3,251
Number of full time, undergraduate women 3,464
Total number of full time undergraduates 6,715
Number of part time, undergraduate men 727
Number of part time, undergraduate women 558
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,285
Total number of undergraduate males 3,978
Total number of undergraduate females 4,022
Total number of undergraduate students 8,000
Total enrollment 8,058
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 16%
Hispanic 9%
White 66%
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 19%
Number of states and territories represented 51
Percentage of students from outside the US 2%
Number of countries represented 40
Percentage of students 25 or older 20%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $9,638
Out-of-state tuition $9,638
Fees $3,606
Books and supplies $1,100
Room and board (live on campus)* $14,952
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Campus/location Yes
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) Yes
Minorities Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Senior citizens Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 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)
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $17,711
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 54%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,337
Scholarship or grant $12,017
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $16,779
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 56%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,266
Scholarship or grant $11,243
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 1,410
Number of freshmen who received aid 1,091
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 5,577
Number of undergraduates who received aid 4,319
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 62%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $28,811
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 2022-2023 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 3,959
Number of male applicants accepted 3,565
Number of male applicants who enrolled 693
Number of female applicants 5,803
Number of female applicants accepted 5,368
Number of female applicants who enrolled 825
Total number of applicants 9,762
Total number of applicants accepted 8,933
Total number of applicants who enrolled 1,518
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 Important
Standardized test scores Important
High school class rank 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
Racial/ethnic group 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 6%
400 - 499 34%
500 - 599 39%
600 - 699 17%
700 - 800 3%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 522
SAT math
Under 400 9%
400 - 499 37%
500 - 599 39%
600 - 699 12%
700 - 800 3%
Average SAT math score 506
ACT score
12 - 17 12%
18 - 23 35%
24 - 29 42%
30 - 36 10%
Average ACT score 24
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.19
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 64%
Percentage in top 25% 32%
Percentage in top 10% 13%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 70%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 34%
Between four and five years 10%
Between five and six years 2%
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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 991
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 41%
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
Number of undergraduate men 3,978
Number of undergraduate women 4,022
Total number of undergraduate students 8,000
Total enrollment 8,058
Tuition year 2021-2022
In-state tuition* $8,451
Out-of-state tuition* $21,128
Fees $3,246
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2021-2022 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.