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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, ILPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public institution located in the town setting of Carbondale, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading470 - 590
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math430 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Business & Marketing8% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,336
Earnings 5yr: $125,602
Debt: N/A
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,135
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,725
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,455
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,267
Earnings 5yr: $206,035
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,860
Earnings 5yr: $86,437
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,606
Earnings 5yr: $82,555
Debt: $21,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,299
Earnings 5yr: $106,322
Debt: $27,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,442
Earnings 5yr: $71,582
Debt: $22,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,238
Earnings 5yr: $88,465
Debt: $24,250
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,056
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,853
Earnings 5yr: $92,494
Debt: $19,750
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,901
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,888
Earnings 5yr: $78,165
Debt: $19,781
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,655
Earnings 5yr: $69,606
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,394
Earnings 5yr: $66,893
Debt: $20,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,220
Earnings 5yr: $70,006
Debt: $24,470
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,658
Earnings 5yr: $75,561
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,580
Earnings 5yr: $75,713
Debt: $17,500
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,299
Earnings 5yr: $74,324
Debt: $19,187
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,712
Earnings 5yr: $79,862
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,297
In-State Tuition$13,334
Out-of-State Tuition$13,334
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
39%
Pell Grants
45%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,087
+24% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,390
Completion Signals
62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$192/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$53,426
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