Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Public · 8,494 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,415 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,497 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,308 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,724 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,254 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,297 |
Sticker tuition: $13,334 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Average SAT
- 1055
- Median ACT
- 24
- Students with Pell grants
- 39%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $53,390
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,543
- International undergrads
- 165 (2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing15%
Education9%
Business8%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Social Sciences5%
Engineering4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Agriculture4%
Psychology4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
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