Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Suburb · 8,750 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Edwardsville, IL, 62026-1259 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
20 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$28,919
Out-of-state COA
$28,919
Avg net price
$14,889
Room & board
$14,490
In-state tuition
$12,922
Out-of-state tuition
$12,922
Books & supplies
$1,006/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,483
$30–48k
$8,587
$48–75k
$11,116
$75–110k
$19,351
$110k+
$24,684
Admissions
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1100
Reading 490–600
Math 460–590
ACT midpoint
23
Composite 20–27
English 18–27
Math 18–26
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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
56%
1st-yr retention
76%
Transfer-out rate
26%
Consumer completion
59%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,384
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,346
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,656–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,850
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
15
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$49,753
Independent students
19%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
7%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,384
10 years after entry
$56,346
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297
158
111
93
87
83
82
69
54
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Institutional
Endowment
$40M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
72%
Avg faculty salary
$9,158/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,215
Federal loan rate
38%
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