Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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Carbondale, IL

This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$9,591

Avg tuition

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About Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Carbondale, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,299, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 107 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $9,591.

Rankings

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#4 Ranked in Most Popular Online Humanities Degree Programs
#5 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Information Technology Programs
#5 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Information Technology Programs
#10 Ranked in 2022 Best Online Master's in Management Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-27

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1180

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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11k

Students enrolled

38%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

64%

Black

14%

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Two or more races

Asian

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

49%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,100
On-campus room and board	$10,622
On-campus other expenses	$2,941
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$10,622
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,941
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,941

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$24,254	$24,254
Off-campus without family	$24,254	$24,254
Off-campus with family	$13,632	$13,632

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
	Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
	Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
	Animal Sciences, General
	Food Science and Technology, Other
	Plant Sciences, General
	Soil Science and Agronomy, General
	Agricultural Economics
2	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
3	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	African-American/Black Studies
4	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Botany/Plant Biology
	Microbiology, General
	Zoology/Animal Biology
	Physiology, General
	Pharmacology
	Molecular Biochemistry
5	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Science, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
6	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
	Journalism
	Radio and Television
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
	Computer Science
8	Education
	Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	History Teacher Education
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Early Childhood Education and Teaching
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Foreign Language Teacher Education
	Health Teacher Education
	Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
9	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
	Industrial Technology/Technician
	Manufacturing Technology/Technician
	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Engineering Technology, General
10	Engineering
	Mining and Mineral Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, Other
11	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Rhetoric and Composition
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
12	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Apparel and Textiles, General
	Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
13	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
	Linguistics
	Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
14	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Communication Disorders, General
	Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
	Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
	Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
	Physician Assistant
	Medicine (MD)
	Community Health and Preventive Medicine
	Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
15	History
	History, General
16	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Legal Assistant/Paralegal
17	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
18	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
19	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Nutrition Sciences
	International/Global Studies
20	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Forestry, General
21	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
22	Personal And Culinary Services
	Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
23	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
24	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physics, General
25	Psychology
	Psychology, General
26	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Public Administration
	Social Work
27	Security And Protective Services
	Fire Services Administration
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
28	Social Sciences
	Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
	Anthropology
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Economics, General
	Criminology
29	Transportation And Materials Moving
	Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
	Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
30	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Cinematography and Film/Video Production
	Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Interior Design
	Design and Visual Communications, General

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other public schools for out-of-state students.

About Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.