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ACT
20/26
SAT
920/1330
Estimated Cost
$28,595
Financial Aid
$28,560
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University (SIU or SIUC) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois. Founded in 1869, SIU is the oldest campus of the Southern Illinois University system. The university enrolls students from all 50 states as well as more than 100 countries. SIU offers 3 associate, 100 bachelor's, 73 master's, and 36 Ph.D programs in addition to professional degrees in architecture, law, and medicine.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#277 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#12 of 274
2024 Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#6 of 66
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is Medical followed by Education, Business Management, Engineering and Engineering Tech.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale within four or six years.