Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

1 Hairpin Drive
Edwardsville, IL 62026

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https://www.siue.edu/
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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 Email
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 Email
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%
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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
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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 Email
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.)
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.