Value signal
Out-of-state value
OOS tuition below the public-university average.
This school$13.2k
Public 4-yr OOS avg$28k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,244
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,244
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,114
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,667
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,358
Net price (after aid)$16,177
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,928
$30k – $48k$12,082
$48k – $75k$13,206
$75k – $110k$22,819
$110k+$23,582
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,390
Median debt at graduation$21,543
Est. monthly loan payment$228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans48%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.5k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$13.2k
Net price
$16.2k
below avg
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
Environmental ScienceBiologyChemistry
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical ScienceInternational RelationsSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
910 - 1140
ACT range
20 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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Carbondale, IL 62901
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About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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- Where is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale located?
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,244 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale reports total enrollment of approximately 11,280 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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