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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL·Public·~87% acceptance

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public university based in Carbondale, IL. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 87% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $13,297 per year. About 59% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $53,390 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,297/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,329
Aid cuts ~$15,032/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
RD
Dec 1, 2026

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Admissions
GPA range3.28–3.78
SAT (middle 50%)900–1160
ACT (middle 50%)18–25
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
59%
graduation rate
67%
freshman retention
$43,087
median earnings, 6yr
$53,390
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admits about 87% of applicants.
How much does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale cost?
At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the average net price after aid is about $13,297 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,329 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 900–1160 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.
What are Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's application deadlines?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's deadline is Regular Decision around Dec 1, 2026. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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