Southern Illinois University at CarbondaleSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Carbondale, IL

$14,904

Avg in-state tuition

$29,360

Avg out-of-state 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 11,695, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The university offers 106 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $14,904, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $29,360.

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Admissions Breakdown

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.

Acceptance Rate Insight

66% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1250

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-28

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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12k

Students Enrolled

38%

Online Student Enrollment

12:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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

65%

Black

13%

Hispanic

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

48%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

42%

State Grant Aid

39%

Institution Grant Aid

83%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,423
State Grant Aid $5,306
Institution Grant Aid $8,285
Pell Grant Aid $4,685

Financial Outlook

$37k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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