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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,087

Acceptance Rate

90%

Graduation Rate

53%

Annual Tuition

$13,244

At a Glance

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Total Students

8,116

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Retention Rate

69%

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Faculty Ratio

11

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Financial Aid

48%

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Median Debt

$21,543

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Campus Setting

Town

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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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% and the retention rate is 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 debt for graduates is $21,543.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$43k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 59% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale alumni earn a median of $42,911. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $43,087. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $53,390. The median debt for graduates is $21,543. Nearly half of the students, 48.1%, receive financial aid.

The university has an acceptance rate of 90.4%. The graduation rate is 52.5%, and the retention rate is 68.7%. The in-state tuition is $13,244. The total student population is 8,116.

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Campus Location

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Carbondale, Illinois

Carbondale, IL 62901-4512

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, Illinois. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has an acceptance rate of 90%.