Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL
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Acceptance Rate
90%
Enrollment
8,116
Graduation Rate
56%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,390
Retention Rate
69%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)9101140
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)2027
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,244
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,244
Avg Net Price
$16,177
Room & Board
$12,114
Total COA
$29,268
Median Debt
$21,543

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$12,928
$30,001–48,000
$12,082
$48,001–75,000
$13,206
$75,001–110,000
$22,819
$110,001+
$23,582
Pell Grant Rate: 37%
Federal Loan Rate: 48%

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Sticker Price$25,358
Estimated Net Price$16,177 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
56%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,390
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$21,543

Top Programs

Health Professions
11.9%
Transportation
10.7%
Business & Marketing
10.0%
Education
9.6%
Engineering Technology
8.1%
Social Sciences
5.6%
Biology
4.9%
Agriculture
4.2%
Engineering
4.2%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.4%

Demographics

Men 49%Women 51%
White
65.6%
Black
16.8%
Hispanic
9.7%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More
3.8%
International
1.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.