Carbondale, IL
1263 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901
http://www.siu.edu
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public university located in Carbondale, IL. The acceptance rate is 72%, making it accessible to most. On our favorite colleges list, it ranks #730 in the nation. It has a medium-sized student body with full-time enrollment of 9,927 undergrads. Southern Illinois Carbondale students can choose from 86 distinct majors across eight disciplines. The most often desired principal courses of study are Education, Accounting, and Psychology, which collectively are elected by 14% of students. It has a highly renowned protective services program, ranking 20th in the country and first in Illinois. What's more, Southern Illinois Carbondale placed 2nd in IL on our top party schools and best greek life lists. For students paying full freight, in-state tuition runs $9,156 a year, but for applicants from elsewhere, tuition costs $10,119. Before you rule out applying because of cost constraints, be conscious that approximately 95% of Southern Illinois Carbondale undergrads receive some scholarship or grant funding. 42% of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students complete their college education with a degree, ready to start their dream jobs. On average, alumni take home a yearly income of $33,200 a couple years after school. After another four years working, the alumni's average annual earnings increases 29.2% to $42,900, which is 7% north of the national median earnings. Many of you may like to hear that your high school GPA is required to apply and approximately 2/3rds of perspective students submit the SAT. Also, about 66% of first-year students continue to pursue their degrees the next year, and about 44% of first-year, part-time students re-enroll the following year. With regard for your wallet, be aware that the average tuition for people from households with an income of $30k to $48k a year is in the ballpark of $13,044. Its campus rating on School Authority is 8 and Southern Illinois Carbondale's value rating on School Authority is 8.24. Apropos of the student experience, 10% of male Southern Illinois Carbondale students become fraternity members. To wind things up, on average, its students graduate with debts of $6,807 per year and one quarter of graduates take home a minimum starting salary of $49,100.
9.79
Party Scene
8.00
Location
7.98
Dorms
8.24
Campus Food
8.24
Student Life
7.72
Safety
SAT Score
1000-1210
ACT Score
20-26
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
41%
No
13:1
Education
Accounting
Psychology
Healthcare Management
Criminology
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Automotive Engineering Technician
Aviation Management and Operations