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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Public · 8,494 students

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$53k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
87%Acceptance Rate
62%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)62.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)40.4%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate66.8%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students35.3%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1055
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
24
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences12.6%
Education9.6%
Business & Marketing8.4%
Biological Sciences5.7%
Social Sciences5.4%
Psychology3.8%
Computer Science3.6%
Humanities3.5%
Communications3.3%
Engineering2.9%
History0.7%
Mathematics0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$18k
Instructional Spend per Student
$213M
Total Endowment

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — Academics

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has a graduation rate of 62.4%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 66.8%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1055, and the ACT midpoint is 24. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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