Southern Illinois University System is a public university system in Illinois that has 2 schools/campuses. By school type (Carnegie classification), there are 1 Research University (very high research activity) and 1 Doctoral / Research University in its system. All 2 schools offer both undergraduate and graduate programs.

The 2025 average tuition of the colleges is $12,713 for state residents and $12,713 for out-of-state students. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $12,354 for state residents and $12,713 for out-of-state students.

79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,655. Southern Illinois University System has a total enrollment of 23,683 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).


Colleges in Southern Illinois University System

In-StateOut-of-State
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
$13,334$13,334
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
$12,092$12,092

Southern Illinois University System Core Statistics

System NameSouthern Illinois University System
Number of Schools2
Undergraduate Program Offered2
Graduate Program Offered2
Tuition & Fees$12,713 in-state, $12,713 out-of-state
Graduate Tuition & Fees$12,354 in-state, $20,805 out-of-state
Financial Aid$11,655
Acceptance Rate92.19%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)17.15%
SAT Score1,055
Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Graduation Rate59.50%
Total Enroll23,683 students
Undergraduate17,498 students
Graduate6,185 students