Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
90.44%
SAT Average
1,060
ACT Range
20-27
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 90.44%. This means approximately 904 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 8,116 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
90.44%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $13,244 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,244 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $29,268 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $16,177 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 36.65% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 48.10% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$13,244
Room and board
$12,114
Books and supplies
$1,100
Other expenses
$2,951
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$29,268
Average net price
$16,177
Average aid coverage
45%
$13,091 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pays approximately $16,177 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Illinois average of $15,478 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale net price
$16,177
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $13,244 and average net price at $16,177. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$13,244
Current net price
$16,177
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
56.30%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$53,390
Undergraduates
8,116
10-Year Median Earnings - Southern Illinois University-Carbondale vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Undergraduates
8,116
Completion rate
56.30%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
36.65%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
48.10%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 36.65% of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 48.10% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is listed at Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901-4512. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | 90.44% | $13,244 | $16,177 | $53,390 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 90.44%.
How much is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $13,244.
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's average net price?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's average net price in the local dataset is $16,177.
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $53,390 for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accredited?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
The local dataset lists 8,116 undergraduate students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
What percentage of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in the local dataset is 36.65%.
What is the federal loan rate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
The federal loan rate for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in the local dataset is 48.10%.
Where should I verify Southern Illinois University-Carbondale data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Southern Illinois University-Carbondale or the latest official federal education data.