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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale,
IL
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate92%
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
910 - 1170
Math SAT Range
440 - 570
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
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 Time16%
Part Time81%
In State19%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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