Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
1 Hairpin Drive
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Edwardsville, IL 62026
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https://www.siue.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 618-650-3705 |
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| Educational system | Southern Illinois University |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1957 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | St. Louis |
| Campus size | 2660 acres |
| County | Madison |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 777 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 1,050 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 1,827 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 16 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 23 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 39 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 793 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 1,073 |
| Total number of freshmen | 1,866 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 3,312 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 4,397 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 7,709 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 673 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 939 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 1,612 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 3,985 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 5,336 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 9,321 |
| Total enrollment | 9,321 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| White | 68% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 2% |
| 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 | 15% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 37 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Number of countries represented | 36 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 14% |
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| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition | $9,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,576 |
| Fees | $3,347 |
| Books and supplies | $980 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $10,951 |
| * 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 | Jeremy Baker |
| Financial aid contact title | Associate Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 618-650-3879 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | October 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Nursing loans | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Nursing | 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 for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Admissions contact person | Todd Burrell |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-447-SIUE |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Direct Entry options for specific programs. |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 3,455 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 3,354 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 793 |
| Number of female applicants | 5,870 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 5,739 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 1,073 |
| Total number of applicants | 9,325 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 9,093 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 1,866 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | May 1 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | July 22 |
| 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 |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Important |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| High school class rank | Very important |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Application essay | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.54 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 77% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 44% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 19% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 74% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 29% |
| Between four and five years | 14% |
| Between five and six years | 4% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| First professional | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 612 |
| Student faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| 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 |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Illinois Eastern Community College, Kaskaskia College, Lake Land College, Lewis and Clark Community College, Lincoln Land Community College, Rend Lake College, Shawnee Community College, Southeastern Illinois College, St. Charles Community College, St. Louis Community College, Southwestern Illinois College, Illinois Articulation Initiative and Transferology |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (315) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Lovejoy Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 270 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Fraternity and Sorority Life, Campus Activities Board, Sports Clubs/Intramurals, Dance Marathon, Student Government |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 25% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 75% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Priority for housing |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Housing application deadline | May 1 |
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| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | 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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| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 17% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | 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 |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Professional Attire Closet |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Bob Skorczewski |
| Grad admissions contact title | Coordinator of International and Graduate Recruitment |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-447-SIUE |
| Number of undergraduate men | 3,985 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 5,336 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 9,321 |
| Total enrollment | 9,321 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $7,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $7,700 |
| Fees | $2,402 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |