Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Town · 8,494 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
95 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$28,329
Out-of-state COA
$28,329
Avg net price
$13,297
Room & board
$12,341
In-state tuition
$13,334
Out-of-state tuition
$13,334
Books & supplies
$1,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,415
$30–48k
$8,497
$48–75k
$10,308
$75–110k
$17,724
$110k+
$23,254
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1055
Reading 470–590
Math 430–570
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 18–25
English 16–25
Math 17–25
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
17%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,087
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,390
Median debt
$21,543
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,538–$26,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,500
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
11
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Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
35%
Median family income
$37,454
Independent students
22%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
10%
Black
17%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,087
10 years after entry
$53,390
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Institutional
Endowment
$213M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
79%
Avg faculty salary
$8,501/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,042
Federal loan rate
45%
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