School Summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale


General Information:

Founded in 1869, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seated on 1136 acres located in Jackson county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1748. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1263 Lincoln Dr

Carbondale, IL
62901-4701
For more information call: 618 452-2121. This school has a website at https://www.siu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at admissions.siu.edu/apply/


Application Fee: $40
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $9,638.00 $9,638.00
Room and Board $12,341.00 $12,341.00
Fees $3,696.00 $3,696.00
Total $25,675.00 $25,675.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.siu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 3.39% 3.37%
600-699 19.15% 12.14%
500-599 40.17% 38.45%
400-499 28.98% 34.74%
300-399 8.31% 10.62%
200-299 0.17% 0.67%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 9.18%
24-29 43.88%
18-23 36.22%
12-17 10.2%
6-11 0.51%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 15%
11-25% 21.00%
26-50% 32.00%
Under 50% 32.00%



Indoor track, Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Cross-country running

Indoor track, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Indoor track, Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rugby, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running

Basketball, Equestrian sports, Golf, Gymnastics, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 4,008
Female 4,187
Total 8,195


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 5,467
Female 5,892
Total 11,359

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 17%
Hispanic 9%
Native American 0%
White 66%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 81%
At Least 25 Years Old 19%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 82%
Out Of State 18%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 42%
Live Off Campus 58%


Homecoming, International Student Festival, Dawgs Nite Out

Undergraduate Student Government, Greek Councils, International Student Council, Black Affairs Council, Dawg Pound


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 19.0901                                           Apparel and Textiles, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 01.1101                                           Plant Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 26.0701                                           Zoology/Animal Biology
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 26.0901                                           Physiology, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 43.0202                                           Fire Services Administration
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 13.0501                                           Educational/Instructional Technology
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 01.0103                                           Agricultural Economics
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 49.0101                                           Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 16.0402                                           Russian Language and Literature
  • 26.0301                                           Botany/Plant Biology
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.0502                                           Microbiology, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 01.1201                                           Soil Science and Agronomy, General
  • 12.0301                                           Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 47.0000                                           Mechanics and Repairers, General
  • 03.0501                                           Forestry, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 51.0907                                           Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0803                                           Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.2101                                           Mining and Mineral Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 47.0609                                           Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • 49.0102                                           Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
  • 49.0104                                           Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.0602                                           Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 51.0912                                           Physician Assistant
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1306                                           Foreign Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1317                                           Social Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1320                                           Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1301                                           Agricultural Teacher Education
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.0806                                           Physical Therapy Assistant
  • 51.0603                                           Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
  • 51.0908                                           Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 30.1901                                           Nutrition Sciences
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 50.0599                                           Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • 15.0399                                           Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 01.1099                                           Food Science and Technology, Other
  • 16.9999                                           Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • 01.0699                                           Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
  • 52.0999                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
  • 19.0799                                           Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 51.2399                                           Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.