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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Teaching Programs

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public institution located in Carbondale, IL. A Distant Town provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Rankings

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #33 of 188 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #107 of 719 Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality #617 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

Location of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Contact information for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
Phone: 6184532121
Website: siu.edu/
Admissions: admissions.siu.edu/
Financial Aid: fao.siu.edu/

How Do I Get Into Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

You can apply to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale online at: https://admissions.siu.edu/apply

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

This is what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admits 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

37% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 470 and 590. Math scores were between 430 and 570.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale  ( 470 to 590 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale  ( 430 to 570 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1160.
SAT Total Scores for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale  ( 900 to 1160 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranged between 18 and 25.

ACT Composite Scores for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale  ( 18 to 25 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 4,385 3,721 85%
Women 6,447 5,699 88%

Can I Afford Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?

The average net price after aid at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $16,177. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $9,638
In-State Fees $3,696
Out-of-State Tuition $9,638
Out-of-State Fees $3,696
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $13,334
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $13,334

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale receive some form of financial aid (1,580 students).

Approximately 83% of students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,341 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,099.

Student Loan Debt

45% of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,633 per year.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,568 students enrolled at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,116 undergraduate students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 137
Black or African American 1,404
Hispanic 827
White 5,242
American Indian/Alaska Native 16
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 8
Two or More Races 316
Non-Resident 146

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Students
State First-Time UG Students
Illinois 1,488
Missouri 76
Indiana 25
Kentucky 15
Tennessee 14

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Graduate Student Diversity

3,164 of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 126
Black or African American 370
Hispanic 177
White 1,689
American Indian/Alaska Native 9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6
Two or More Races 79
Non-Resident 699

Online Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,022 undergraduate students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale took at least one online class — of those, 1,492 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 338 students took at least one online class and 780 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

These teaching majors are available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 95 13 2 110
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 53 3 56
Special Education and Teaching 22 22
Educational Administration and Supervision 12 6 18
Educational/Instructional Media Design 12 12
Curriculum and Instruction 6 3 9
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 8 8
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language 6 6
Education, General 1 1

Academic Programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers 31 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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