Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is best known for its sprawling, 2,660-acre woodland campus—one of the largest in the nation—which offers a serene, natural environment just 25 minutes from the abundant internship and career opportunities of downtown St. Louis. The university’s academic strengths lie within its highly regarded School of Nursing, School of Engineering, and School of Pharmacy, all of which are regional powerhouses known for high licensure pass rates and hands-on clinical and technical training. Student life at this NCAA Division I school is defined by a welcoming, active campus culture featuring over 250 student organizations and miles of scenic outdoor recreational trails. What truly sets SIUE apart is its distinctive commitment to undergraduate research, which allows first- and second-year students to collaborate directly with faculty mentors on advanced projects while benefiting from some of the most affordable tuition rates in Illinois.
Wikipedia:Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is the younger of the two major institutions of the Southern Illinois University system. SIUE has eight constituent undergraduate and graduate colleges, including those in arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy. In addition to its main campus it also hosts the East St. Louis Center.
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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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