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Summary
Southern Illinois University--Carbondale is a public institution that was founded in 1869. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,137, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,139 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Southern Illinois University--Carbondale's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 170. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,534 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,469 (2011-12).
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Think of a specialty and chances are good we offer a degree in that subject. In fact, we offer more than 200 programs for our undergraduates. Our university consistently receives national recognition for its outstanding programs, whether it is genomic research in soybeans in the College of Agricultural Sciences, with its 2,000-acre farms; advanced friction studies in the College of Engineering; teacher preparation and the School of Social Work in the College of Education and Human Services; or ecology and nanomaterials science in the College of Science. Our undergraduates enjoy many research opportunities, which is rare among major universities. Freshmen participate in our newest research program, called Research Rookies. Other students are involved in the Research-Enriched Academic Challenge, in which they win grants of up to $1,500 for research projects and work with faculty mentors. These are just two examples of programs designed to provide our undergraduates with early exposure to the benefits of research. Our students distinguish themselves in a variety of pursuits. For example, speech communication students win national debate championships; students in radio-television capture national student Emmy Awards for an alternative TV news magazine; and our student wind ensemble performs on the national and international stages - Carnegie Hall in 2008 and in China in 2009. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1869 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2010 Endowment | $77,901,777 |
Applying
When applying to Southern Illinois University--Carbondale, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Southern Illinois University--Carbondale is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 59.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 59% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Southern Illinois University--Carbondale is 17:1, and the school has 53.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Southern Illinois University--Carbondale include: Education; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields; Health Professions and Related Programs; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 68.8 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 26% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Southern Illinois University--Carbondale has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,137, with a gender distribution of 56.0 percent male students and 44.0 percent female students. 30.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 70.0 percent of students live off campus. Southern Illinois University--Carbondale is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 20,037 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Southern Illinois University--Carbondale offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Southern Illinois University--Carbondale also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Southern Illinois University--Carbondale, 50 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Southern Illinois University--Carbondale.
| Students who have cars on campus | 50% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Southern Illinois University--Carbondale, 65.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,934.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $10,534 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $21,469 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,648 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
