Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale admitted 86.9% of applicants university-wide (9,433 of 10,858).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 86.9% | 9,433 | 10,858 |
| In-state | 87.5% | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 1,200 | 1,500 |
| International applicants | 63.3% | 380 | 600 |
| Men | 84.9% | 3,721 | 4,385 |
| Women | 88.4% | 5,699 | 6,447 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 9,433 admitted students, 1,758 enrolled (18.6% yield).
Southern Illinois University Carbondale U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 900–1160
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $26,775/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,334 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $13,441 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $26,775/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $9,415 |
| $30k–48k | $8,497 |
| $48k–75k | $10,308 |
| $75k–110k | $17,724 |
| Over $110k | $23,254 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- University Excellence Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room, and board (Full Tuition)
- SIU Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- SIU Incentive Scholarship — Varies (Need Based)
- SIU Transfer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- University Excellence Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- International Freshman Scholarship — $4,000, $6,000, or $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Transfer Scholarship — $4,000, $6,000, or $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- SIU Transfer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcript(s)
- Additional Materials for Certain Majors
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcript(s)
- Additional Materials for Certain Majors
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
Southern Illinois University Carbondale requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,390
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 62.4%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 67%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,543
- At graduation
Southern Illinois University Carbondale · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #301
- WSJ: #430
- Niche: #697
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (8%), Biological & life sciences (6%), Social sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 47% of class sections have under 20 students.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.