Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$43,087
Acceptance Rate
90%
Graduation Rate
53%
Annual Tuition
$13,244
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $53,390 ten years after entry — 1% below the national median. Acceptance rate 90.4%, average SAT score 1055, in-state tuition $13,244.
At a Glance
Total Students
8,116
Retention Rate
69%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
48%
Median Debt
$21,543
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,055
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
470–590
SAT Math (middle 50%)
430–570
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
18–25
Institution Overview
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 90.4%. The university enrolls 8,116 students. The average in-state tuition is $13,244. Approximately 48.1% of students receive financial aid.
Graduation rates are 52.5%, with a retention rate of 68.7%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $42,911, increasing to $43,087 after five years, and $53,390 after ten years. The median student loan debt is $21,543.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$43k
5 YEARS
$53k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale alumni earn a median salary of $42,911. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $43,087. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $53,390. The median debt for students is $21,543, and 48.1% of students receive financial aid.
The university has an acceptance rate of 90.4%, a graduation rate of 52.5%, and a retention rate of 68.7%. The total student population is 8,116. The in-state tuition cost is $13,244.
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