Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC)
900 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
SIUC Description
One of Illinois’ most recognized universities, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale boasts an abundant selection of academics, research opportunities and student life offerings. Ranked as one of the top four public universities in Illinois, SIU has over 170 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and associate’s degrees from which to choose. Subjects include everything from the liberal and fine arts to the sciences to law, business, architecture and medicine.
SIU is also highly regarded for its research endeavors, and numerous research opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels are available in a number of departments.
Student life at SIU also offers an exceptional number of recreational, cultural and other opportunities. Over 400 student organizations may be found at SIU, as can a state-of-the-art student center.
The student center is one of the largest in the nation, and features restaurants, stores, a bowling alley and a student-run radio station among other things.
SIU has a rolling admissions policy. Financial aid is available to those who qualify to help cover tuition.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Salukis
Nicknames
SIU, SIUC
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$10,411
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,346
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
20,350
SIUC Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 15,980
- Freshman Class
- 2,450
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 20,350
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 78%
- Graduate
- 22%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 98%
- Part-Time
- 2%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 90%
- Out-of-State
- 10%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 47%
- Men
- 53%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 17%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 68%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 9%
Students State Origin
- Illinois
- 90%
- Missouri
- 2%
- Other
- 8%
International Students
- International
- 5%
- Domestic
- 95%