What Southern Illinois University–Carbondale costs
Southern Illinois University–Carbondale charges $13,334 a year in published tuition and fees, about $6,667 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $28,329 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,729 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
For fall 2024, Southern Illinois University–Carbondale received 10,858 applications and admitted 9,433 students, and 1,758 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 900 and 1160.
What Southern Illinois University–Carbondale students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Aviation / Airway Management and Operations | 122 |
| Psychology | 71 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology / Technician | 68 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 66 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 65 |
| Criminology | 58 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology / Science - Radiation Therapist | 57 |
| Industrial Technology / Technician | 52 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri: about 32 miles away
Colleges like Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan: 8,106 undergraduates
- South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota: 9,198 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, Whitewater, Wisconsin: 9,405 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin: 7,306 undergraduates
- Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan: 10,035 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Southern Illinois University–Carbondale's acceptance rate? 86.9% for fall 2024: 9,433 of 10,858 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale? $13,334 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Southern Illinois University–Carbondale? About 8,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Southern Illinois University–Carbondale students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 900–1160.
What is the campus setting at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Southern Illinois University–Carbondale (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
