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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4512

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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public institution in Carbondale with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1060, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,390 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,177.

Established
1869
Motto
Deo Volente
Mascot
Saluki
Type
Public research university
Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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90%Acceptance
1060SAT Avg
8,116Students
11:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$53,390Earnings 10yr
$16,177Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1060

Reading & WritingMid: 535
470580
MathMid: 510
440560

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2027

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1060

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,244
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,244
Room & Board$12,114
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$29,268
Average Net Price$16,177
Median Debt at Graduation$21,543
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,928
$30–48K$12,082
$48–75K$13,206
$75–110K$22,819
$110K+$23,582

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,177

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

52

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (216)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,116
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 17%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.3%
Freshman Retention68.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,087
8 Years$48,158
10 Years$53,390

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,000
Men
$55,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#301

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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