Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,492
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	95%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Carbondale, Illinois, SIU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 95% indicates that SIU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, SIU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at SIU is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

SIU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

95.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,240

Cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,240

Cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale received on average $13,301 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,301

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	573	43%	$4,966	$2,845,367
Other Federal Grant	803	61%	$4,599	$3,692,704
State Grant/Scholarships	712	54%	$5,317	$3,785,860
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,021	77%	$8,361	$8,536,336
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,204	91%	$13,301	$16,014,900

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale students is 45.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.4%.

45.3%

asian 67.7% 21 students
African American 24.3% 159 students
white 58.8% 680 students
hispanic 37.6% 93 students
International Students 40.7% 11 students
Mixed Race 38.5% 37 students

Sport Conferences

Football Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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