Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 92% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 9,762 students applied to Southern Illinois University Carbondale and 8,933 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the fee for the application is $40.

Students who apply to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for fall should hear back from Southern Illinois University Carbondale by June 1.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's admissions stats.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	13%
Mean SAT Score	1028
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	41%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	13%
Waitlist	No

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a moderately difficult school to get into. Southern Illinois University Carbondale evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Southern Illinois University Carbondale accepted 92% of all applicants, approximately 8,933 from the 9,762 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Southern Illinois University Carbondale, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

What does Southern Illinois University Carbondale consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Application Essay	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered

Make sure to check with Southern Illinois University Carbondale for more information on admission factors.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Southern Illinois University Carbondale's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	2.75	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

Students admitted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 62.38% submitted a class rank. At Southern Illinois University Carbondale 13% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 32% were in the top 25% and 64% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southern Illinois University Carbondale, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.08%
3.75 and 3.99	19.13%
3.50 and 3.74	14.25%
3.25 and 3.49	11.04%
3.00 and 3.24	12.51%
2.50 and 2.9	20.8%
2.00 and 2.49	16.25%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southern Illinois University Carbondale directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 41% of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 13% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

To be competitive with other Southern Illinois University Carbondale applicants, you should strive to earn between 910 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Southern Illinois University Carbondale 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 910, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Southern Illinois University Carbondale student is 1028.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students scored 595 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, you should strive to earn between 19 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Southern Illinois University Carbondale's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Southern Illinois University Carbondale students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Southern Illinois University Carbondale during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale accept transfer credits?

✅ Southern Illinois University Carbondale accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Southern Illinois University Carbondale accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Southern Illinois University Carbondale accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

❌ No, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Southern Illinois University Carbondale's acceptance rate?

✅ Southern Illinois University Carbondale's acceptance rate is 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

❌ Southern Illinois University Carbondale does not offer early decision.

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