Southern Illinois University-Carbondale: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admits about 86.9% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 900–1160 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 16–24 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale At a Glance
| Location | Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 8,494 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% |
| SAT Range (Reading & Writing) | 470-590 |
| SAT Range (Math) | 430-570 |
| SAT Range (Combined, approx.) | 900-1160 |
| Average SAT (Combined) | 1055 |
| ACT Range | 18-25 |
| Average Net Price | $12,554/yr |
| Tuition (In-State) | $13,544/yr |
| Tuition (Out-of-State) | $13,544/yr |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | 59.3% |
| Full-Time Retention Rate | 66.8% |
| Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry | $57,388 |
| Median Debt at Completion | $19,500 |
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Compares
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is more selective than about 31% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.
With about 8,494 students, it is larger than about 3% of the 265 schools in this list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate is about 86.9%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Admitted students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale typically report a combined SAT score between 900 and 1160 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).
Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale require the SAT?
Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.
What is the average cost of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
The average net price reported for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $12,554 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.