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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
2.8Above Average
90%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public four-year institution located in Carbondale, Illinois. With an enrollment of approximately 8,116 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 90%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $53,390 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,177 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
90%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
8,116
Total students
Median Earnings
$53,390
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$13,244
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,244
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,177
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
20 – 27
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
440
Median
510
75th
560
200800
ACT Composite
25th
20
Median
24
75th
27
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$13,244/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,177/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$64,708
10-Year Earnings
$533,900
ROI Multiple
8.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$53k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,116
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
