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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

SIUE

Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1259

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution in Edwardsville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1063, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,346 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,696.

Established
1957
Mascot
Eddie the Cougar #57
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA at the Division I level
Division
Division I

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97%Acceptance
1063SAT Avg
8,836Students
15:1Student:Faculty
55%Grad Rate
$56,346Earnings 10yr
$13,696Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1063

Reading & WritingMid: 530
460590
MathMid: 510
440570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1063

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,922
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,922
Room & Board$10,562
Books & Supplies$980
Total Cost of Attendance$25,302
Average Net Price$13,696
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,459
$30–48K$9,208
$48–75K$11,954
$75–110K$18,190
$110K+$20,503

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,696

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

63

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (115)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,836
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 15%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.0%
Freshman Retention72.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,384
8 Years$51,066
10 Years$56,346

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,400
Men
$60,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#72
Washington Monthly
#99

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Cougars

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
16 mi(28 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
216 mi(374 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
247 mi(428 min)

Getting There

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