Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Public university · Carbondale, IL · 8,494 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
87%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
900–1160
ACT (middle 50%)
18–25
Average net price
$12,554
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,511
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
59%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accepts about 87 of every 100 applicants (87%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 900 and 1160 on the SAT. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 900, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–25.
The latest federal data says Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,511 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,554 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,544 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,544
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$13,544
- Room & board$12,341
- Total cost of attendance$28,511
- Average net price after grants$12,554
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Transportation, Education, Business, Engineering Technology.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale FAQ
- What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?
- 87% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 900–1160. Aim for 1160 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–25.
- Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cost?
- About $28,511 a year before aid; $12,554 on average after grants.
- What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's FAFSA school code?
- 001758. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southern Illinois University-Carbondale receives your information.
- What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's graduation rate?
- 59% of students finish within six years.
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