Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

It is not difficult to get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The university admitted 98% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 8,995 students applied to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and 8,821 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the regular decision application deadline is May 1 and the application fee is $40.

Students who apply to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by September 1.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Admissions Stats at a Glance

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

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	5 1	September 1

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Considering Applying Early to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

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

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Admissions

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How To Get Into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Getting into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is not difficult.

In 2022, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accepted 98% of all applicants, about 8,821 from the 8,995 applicants.

Schools that are not difficult to get into, like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, accept up to 95% of applicants. Most admitted students scored at most a 1010 on the SAT and a 19 on the ACT. Admissions to Direct Entry options for specific programs. is program moderately difficult.

For applicants who are non-residents, getting into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is not difficult.

Transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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

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

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. 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 admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

What does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

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

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Application Requirements

To apply to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	college transcript(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 Edwardsville?

Students admitted to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 77% submitted a class rank. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 77% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

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

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	25%
3.75 and 3.99	18%
3.50 and 3.74	16%
3.25 and 3.49	14%
3.00 and 3.24	12%
2.50 and 2.9	13%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 22. Applicants should hear back by September 1.

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

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Admissions FAQs

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Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accept transfer credits?

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

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

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

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

✅ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is not test optional.

What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 98%.

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

❌ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville does not offer early decision.

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