Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale IL 62901
(618) 453-2121
General Information
- Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
20,675 (15,980 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
27 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
81% / 19%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
55% / 45%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
79% / 21%
- In-State / Out-of-State
94% / 6%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$10,411
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$21,346
- Room & Board$7,673
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
96%
- Average Financial Aid Package$12,176
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,603
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants11,785
- Students Admitted
8,163
(69%)
- Students Enrolled2,686
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
410-575
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-585
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
410-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
See More About Admissions »
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agricultural Economics
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Agriculture, General
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Animal Sciences, General
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Plant Sciences, General
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Architecture and related services
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Botany/Plant Biology
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Microbiology, General
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Molecular Biochemistry
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Molecular Physiology
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Pharmacology
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Physiology, General
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Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
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Management Science, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication and Media Studies, Other
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Journalism
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Journalism, Other
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Mechanical Engineering
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
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Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology, General
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Apparel and Textiles, General
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Communication Disorders, General
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
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Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Medicine (MD)
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physician Assistant
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
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American/US Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LLM, MCJ, JSD/SJD)
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
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Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Nutrition Sciences
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Natural resources and conservation
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Forestry, General
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Personal and culinary services
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Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Fire Services Administration
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Transportation and materials moving
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Interior Design
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants11,785
- Students Admitted
8,163
(69%)
- Students Enrolled2,686
(23%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class9%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class29%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class62%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
410-575
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
430-585
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
410-530
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Neither required nor recommended
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$10,411
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$21,346
- Room & Board$7,673
- Books & Supplies$900
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$243
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$608
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid96%
- Average Financial Aid Package$12,176
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$18,603
- Federal Grants36%$3,932
- Pell Grants35%$3,176
- Other Federal Grants22%$1,415
- State & Local Grants43%$4,507
- Institutional Grants31%$3,509
- Federal Loans63%$4,381
- Non-Federal Loans6%$8,604
Questions, Answers and Advice
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