Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public · Town campus · 8,494 students

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public town college in Carbondale, IL, with about 8,494 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Southern Illinois University-Carbondale fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

87%

Admit rate

900–1160

SAT (25–75)

18–25

ACT (25–75)

$28,329/yr

Cost of attendance

$53,390

Median earnings

62%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention

11:1

Student:faculty

95%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$12,816/yr

$30–48k$12,266/yr

$48–75k$15,676/yr

$75–110k$21,934/yr

$110k+$23,582/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.