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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, IL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate92%
Acceptance Rate92%

About Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public, state university in the town of Carbondale, Illinois. Southern Illinois University Carbondale was founded in 1869. The university currently enrolls around 11,107 students a year, including 8,058 undergrads.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Around 92% of applicants get into Southern Illinois University Carbondale each year. In 2022, 9,762 students applied to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and 8,933 were admitted.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 92%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.2
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 41%

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Campus Tours

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is located in Carbondale, Illinois, near St. Louis and MO.

If you would like to see Southern Illinois University Carbondale for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 51/Interstate 57 to Carbondale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Carbondale are like without leaving home.

College Info

1263 Lincoln Dr Carbondale, IL 62901-4701

Campus Setting: Small Town

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Southern Illinois University Carbondale SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

910 - 1170

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Math SAT Range

440 - 570

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Reading SAT Range

460 - 595

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1170 and Above

Good

910 to 1170

Avg

910 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 1028. Applicants with SAT scores of 1170 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, while applicants with SAT scores between 910 to 1170 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 910 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$29,296

In State

$29,296

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,638
$9,638
Fees
$3,606
$3,606
Housing
$14,952
$14,952
Books
$1,100
$1,100

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is like? There are approximately 11,107 students enrolled at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, including 8,058 undergraduate students and 3,049 graduate students. 83% percent of students attend school full-time, 81% percent are from IL and 19% percent of students are from other states.

83%

Full Time

16%

Part Time

81%

In State

19%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

11,107

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

92%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,244

Out-of-State

$13,244

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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