Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Public university · Edwardsville, IL · 8,750 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
98%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
950–1190
ACT (middle 50%)
20–27
Average net price
$13,111
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$27,314
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
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 Edwardsville?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accepts about 98 of every 100 applicants (98%), 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 950 and 1190 on the SAT. A score at or above 1190 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 950, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 20–27.
The latest federal data says Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $27,314 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,111 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 $13,299 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,299
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$13,299
- Room & board$11,231
- Total cost of attendance$27,314
- Average net price after grants$13,111
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Engineering, Education.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville FAQ
- What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's acceptance rate?
- 98% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 950–1190. Aim for 1190 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 20–27.
- Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?
- About $27,314 a year before aid; $13,111 on average after grants.
- What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's FAFSA school code?
- 001759. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southern Illinois University Edwardsville receives your information.
- What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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