Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public · 8,494 undergraduates

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admitted 87% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 900–1160 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $12,554 a year. Within six years, 59% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
87%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
900–1160
ACT middle 50%
18–25

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$28,511 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$12,554 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$10,536 a year
Tuition and fees
$13,544 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
59%
Students who return for a second year
67%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$57,388 a year
Median debt at graduation
$19,500

Students

Undergraduates
8,494
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
44%
Student-faculty ratio
11 to 1
Campus setting
Town

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
15%
Transportation and materials moving
10%
Education
9%
Business, management and marketing
8%
Engineering technologies
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.