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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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Information Summary
Ranks 527th overall and 24th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
83.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,198 |
| Admission
Success rate |
84% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
25 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
18 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
75% / 37% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
13,449 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Ranks 1086th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,228 | $5,228 | $13,069 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,805 | $1,805 | $1,805 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $174 | $174 | $436 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,670 | $5,670 | $14,175 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,373 | $1,373 | $1,373 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $236 | $236 | $591 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $18,198 | $18,198 | $26,039 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $18,198 | $18,198 | $26,039 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $11,418 | $11,418 | $19,259 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry Degree — Tuition | $19,960 | $59,880 |
| Dentistry Degree — Required Fees | $4,887 | $4,887 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $14,520 | $20,328 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $1,789 | $1,789 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,209 |
$5,209 |
$11,734 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $652 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,819 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,227 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,819 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,227 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,227 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $30 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $40 |
| Applicants | 5,658 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admitted | 4,743 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 84% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,860 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,837 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| PT Enrollment | 23 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 13,449 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 635th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 98% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 25 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 25 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,500 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,200 |
| Board Fee | $3,560 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Ranks 3174th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,526 | 369 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,217 | 497 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,397 | 238 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,595 | 847 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,296 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 218 | 137 | 355 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 385 | 779 | 1,164 |
Hispanic | 96 | 124 | 220 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 138 | 253 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 14 | 23 | 37 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,080 | 6,325 | 11,405 |
Race Unknown | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| Total | 5,915 | 7,534 | 13,449 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 6 | 4 | 10 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 69 | 152 | 221 |
Hispanic | 7 | 15 | 22 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 8 | 17 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | N/A | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 552 | 669 | 1,221 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 647 | 848 | 1,495 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 197 | 374 | |
| 32 | 130 | 162 | |
| 13 | 149 | 162 | |
| 17 | 140 | 157 | |
| 65 | 84 | 149 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Ranks 1131st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $59,149 ($64,208 male / $53,089 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 578 (315 male / 263 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 253 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $9,841,308 |
Local News for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois U.-Edwardsville says discrimination suit should be dismissed September 22nd
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsvill officials are confident a discrimination-based lawsuit filed by a former SIUE employee will be dismissed once it passes through court.
Discrimination suit hits Southern Illinois U.-Edwardsville September 18th
Former assistant to the dean of engineering Ronald Banks is suing Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees and the state of Illinois for what he said he feels is discrimination.
Southern Illinois U. to face layoffs pending budget cuts September 15th
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville will face serious cuts if the state and federal governments cannot provide the funds the university is counting on.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, Illinois and is the younger of the two constituent institutions of Southern Illinois University. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located on 2,660 acres (11 km²) of beautiful rolling hills of trees and lakes. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville began as an outgrowth of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is unique in its study options. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Legal Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Foreign Language & Literature – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Nursing (RN), Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Special Education
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
- History:
- History – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
- Popular majors:
- twenty-six percent business per marketing, eleven percent education, seven percent psychology, six percent engineering, six percent health professions, six percent social sciences, six percent visual and performing arts, five percent biology
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Dance, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Communications & Journalism:
- Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Management Information Systems
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 30.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For instance, there were two thousand, five hundred and eighty total number of transfer students who applied and two thousand, one hundred and forty-six total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 77%. Remember that this can change at any time.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of June. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of May and Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of May. The regular application is due the 1st of December.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-seven percent scholarships per grants and sixty-three percent loans per jobs. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status and Leadership. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status and Leadership.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Students
The school’s size is approximately ten thousand, eight hundred and fifty-five degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, seven hundred and forty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen and two thousand, two hundred and thirty-two graduate enrollment. Further, it is part of an Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 77 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Again, the student body consists of ninety-one percent in-state students, nine percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, fifty-eight percent women, forty-two percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, one percent asian per pacific islander, ten percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-six percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, sixteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class and seventy-eight percent in top half of graduating class. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and First Professional degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as museum collections, arboretum, greenhouse, engineering labs, on-campus clinical facility for nursing instruction, observatory. Students should note the housing policies: sixty-two percent of first-year students live in college housing, twenty-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, Fraternity/Sorority Housing, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, three hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. To be sure, the school is located 18 miles from St. Louis.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Athletics
The Cougars are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s Club Football
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling

















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