Universities/IL/Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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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Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Open Admission

Out of every 100 applicants, approximately 87 are admitted

Most Selective (0%)Open Admission (100%)

Admitted Student Profile

Average SAT Score

Combined (Math + Reading)

1055

80012001600

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students

11836

Student Body

8,494

Total Students

Undergraduates

86.9%

Acceptance Rate

Of applicants admitted

35%

First-Gen Students

First in family to attend college

39%

Pell Grant Students

Receiving federal need-based aid

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — Admissions

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has an acceptance rate of 86.9%, making it a moderately selective university.

Competitive applicants typically have an SAT score around 1055 or an ACT score around 24. Strong academics, extracurriculars, and essays are key components of a competitive application.

39% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a significant proportion of students from lower-income backgrounds.

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