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 about Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$7,794
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,485
Retention Rate
69%
Enrollment
20,880
Year Established
1869
SIUC Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 15,980
- Freshman Class
- 3,587
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 20,880
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 77%
- Graduate
- 23%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 65%
- Part-Time
- 35%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 49%
- Men
- 51%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 17%
- Asian
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 68%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 9%
International Students
- International
- 5%
- Domestic
- 95%
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