Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,384
Acceptance Rate
97%
Graduation Rate
54%
Annual Tuition
$12,922
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 Edwardsville earn a median of $56,346 ten years after entry — 4% above the national median. Acceptance rate 97.2%, average SAT score 1100, in-state tuition $12,922.
At a Glance
Total Students
8,836
Retention Rate
72%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
40%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,100
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
490–600
SAT Math (middle 50%)
460–590
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
20–27
Institution Overview
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 97.2%. The university enrolls 8,836 students. The in-state tuition is $12,922. The median debt for graduates is $20,500, and 40.4% of students receive financial aid.
The university's graduation rate is 54.2%, and the retention rate is 72.2%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $48,249. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $46,384, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $56,346.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$48k
1 YEAR
$46k
5 YEARS
$56k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumni earn a median salary of $48,249. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $46,384. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $56,346. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has an acceptance rate of 97.2%. The graduation rate is 54.2%, and the retention rate is 72.2%. The in-state tuition is $12,922. A total of 40.4% of students receive financial aid.
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