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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Edwardsville, IL

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Located in Edwardsville, IL, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public large school with roughly 8,750 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 98% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Science shows the strongest outcomes -- $106,082/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate98%
SAT range950–1190
ACT range20–27
Undergrads8,750
Yield (admits who enroll)21%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$28,919
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,346

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans38%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out58%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$60,059/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics$74,248/yr
Accounting and Related Services$69,610/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,403/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$52,466/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$106,082/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$73,513/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$43,928/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,916/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$99,325/yr
Computer Engineering$94,494/yr
Civil Engineering$85,969/yr
Industrial Engineering$82,744/yr
Mechanical Engineering$81,428/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$95,430/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$41,310/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,867/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$54,615/yr
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$52,166/yr
Public Health$47,652/yr
History
History$46,814/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,915/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$55,110/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$49,837/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$70,541/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$48,951/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$52,480/yr
Social Sciences
Geography and Cartography$75,877/yr
Political Science and Government$52,564/yr
Sociology$51,465/yr
Anthropology$44,974/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$46,196/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$39,698/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$36,717/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 capacity3,002
Typical room charge$6,570
Typical board charge$5,070

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
RecommendationsNot considered

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 Edwardsville's acceptance rate?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL admits approximately 98% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Admitted students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville typically score between 950–1190 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Admitted students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville typically score between 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,919 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville require students to live on campus?

No -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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