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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,006
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, SIUE is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that SIUE is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 74% at SIUE suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,219

Cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,219

Cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville received on average $8,667 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,667
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 479 32% $5,151 $2,467,090
Other Federal Grant 576 38% $5,717 $3,293,169
State Grant/Scholarships 562 37% $5,110 $2,871,701
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,494 99% $4,564 $6,818,654
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,498 99% $8,667 $12,983,524

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville students is 51.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.9%.

51.8%

  • asian 51.4% 18 students
  • African American 28.8% 115 students
  • white 59.0% 836 students
  • unknown 71.4% 15 students
  • hawaiian 80.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 45.7% 43 students
  • International Students 38.5% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 43.2% 35 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Ohio Valley Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Valley Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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