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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
PublicCarbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public large school in Carbondale, IL, enrolling about 8,494 undergraduates. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 87%. Among reported majors, Fire Protection shows the strongest outcomes -- $108,135/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Admit rate87%
SAT range900–1160
ACT range18–25
Undergrads8,494
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNot reported
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$28,329
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,390
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale weighs in your application
Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans45%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out51%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related SciencesSoil Sciences$74,026/yr
Agricultural Business and Management$71,910/yr
Agriculture, General$57,596/yr
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services$45,177/yr
Animal Sciences$41,932/yr
Architecture and Related Services Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiology, General$51,947/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$43,207/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations$78,040/yr
Accounting and Related Services$70,478/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$67,349/yr
Marketing$58,934/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$56,680/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$53,392/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsCommunication and Media Studies$69,034/yr
Journalism$49,880/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$42,113/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Science$91,299/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$69,552/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$67,961/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$48,127/yr
EngineeringMechanical Engineering$86,238/yr
Computer Engineering$85,056/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$83,853/yr
Civil Engineering$81,888/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related FieldsIndustrial Production Technologies/Technicians$87,442/yr
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$82,901/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$79,299/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersRhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$56,632/yr
English Language and Literature, General$37,786/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesApparel and Textiles$43,823/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$42,905/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$80,220/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$68,609/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$61,807/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$55,217/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$41,835/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesFire Protection$108,135/yr
Legal Professions and StudiesLegal Support Services$43,654/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,236/yr
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$78,712/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$66,130/yr
Nutrition Sciences$55,329/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$55,039/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies$45,623/yr
Personal and Culinary ServicesFuneral Service and Mortuary Science$60,203/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$48,728/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesEconomics$60,612/yr
Political Science and Government$55,544/yr
Criminology$52,916/yr
Anthropology$41,242/yr
Transportation and Materials MovingAir Transportation$81,394/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsDesign and Applied Arts$61,493/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$44,902/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$40,592/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$39,926/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,492
Typical room charge$6,292
Typical board charge$4,330
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in Carbondale, IL admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Admitted students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale typically score between 900–1160 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Admitted students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale typically score between 18–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cost?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,329 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale require students to live on campus?
No -- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.