Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.88%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1040. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,334
- Out-of-State Tuition: $13,334
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale:
- Total Enrollment: 11,790, including 2,272 online students
- 8,553 Undergraduate, 3,237 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 47% men, 53% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 62%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 67%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 276 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 39 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 135 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Overview
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a four-year, public school located in Carbondale, IL. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's tuition & fees is $13,334 for Illinois residents and $13,334 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,341.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,790 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate is 86.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.64%. The median SAT score is 1040 and the ACT score is 22.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranked 139th in National Universities and 16th in Illinois Colleges rankings. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $13,334 for in-state students and $13,334 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,220 for in-state students and $31,122 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,425 for Illinois residents and $13,425 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,292 for Illinois residents and $31,194 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,334 | $13,334 |
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| Graduate | $14,220 | $31,122 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,425 | $13,425 |
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| Graduate | $14,292 | $31,194 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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