.svg){kind=small}
-
Colleges
-
Scholarships
- Scholarships Find out how to get scholarship money for college that you don’t need to pay back.
- $2,000 No Essay Scholarship Enter to win our no-essay $2,000 college scholarship in 2 minutes or less.
- Scholly Scholarships Easily find and sort through thousands of college scholarships for free.
- Scholarships for High School Seniors Explore scholarships for high school seniors and get tips on how to apply.
- Scholly Easy Apply Scholarships Apply for up to $15,000 in scholarships each month with just one form.
- Scholarship Resources Explore our scholarship resources, articles, and guides.
-
Financial aid
- Financial Aid Grants, work-study, and federal student loans can all be part of your financial aid package.
- FAFSA® Guide Learn how to answer the 2026-27 FAFSA® questions like a pro.
- Financial Aid Offers Compare financial aid offers to determine the most affordable schools for you and your family.
- College Grants Learn more about federal and state grants and how to apply.
- Federal Pell Grants Discover what a Pell Grant is, who is eligible, and how to apply.
- Financial Aid Resources Get expert guidance on maximizing your financial aid options to make education more affordable.
-
Pay for School
- Sallie Mae® Student Loans
- Private Student Loans Find a private student loan designed to fit your needs.
- Undergrad Student Loan For college students earning a bachelor's or associate's degree.
- Graduate Student Loans Choose the right loan for your graduate degree or post-graduate studies.
- Career Training Loan For students taking professional training or certificate courses.
- Student Loan Resources Everything you need to navigate student loans with confidence.
Back to Colleges
Colleges
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois is a medium, public institution located in Carbondale, il. Southern Illinois offers undergraduate degrees in 216 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
N/A
.svg){kind=icon}
8,195 undergraduates
$13,244 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
Will I get into Southern Illinois? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.
Learn more
Acceptance rate
90.4%
SAT score average
1060
ACT score average
23
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
$40
Key deadlines
Enter to win a $2,000 scholarship*
No essay | Apply in 2 minutes or less
Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southern Illinois is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Education and Teaching
Other
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Popular majors
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Air Transportation
Accounting and Related Services
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Psychology, General
Criminology
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Interested in Southern Illinois and other schools on Scout?
Let us know by completing the form!Thanks for checking out Southern Illinois
Thank you for sharing your student’s interest in Southern Illinois.
You’re making moves!
Looking into schools can seem like a lot—but you’ve started, and that’s huge. We’re here to help you cut through the noise and find a college or university that fits you best.
View more schoolsCongrats!
By researching schools, you are helping your student take a big step forward in finding the college or university that’s the right fit for them.
View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$13,244
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,114
Books & supplies
$1,100
Other expenses
$2,951
Cost of attendance*
$29,409
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$13,244
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,114
Books & supplies
$1,100
Other expenses
$2,951
Cost of attendance*
$29,409
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.
Learn more
*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Scholarships from Southern Illinois
Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Southern Illinois has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,195, with gender binary students split 49% male and 51% female.
Total enrollment
11,359Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
63%
African American %
15%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
9%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Southern Illinois to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Southern Illinois?
Southern Illinois is located in Carbondale, il.
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Illinois?
The acceptance rate for Southern Illinois is 90%.
What’s the average GPA for Southern Illinois?
The average high school GPA for Southern Illinois students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Southern Illinois?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Southern Illinois including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $117,636.
Explore other colleges
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
14,014 undergraduates
4 Year, Public
14,014 undergraduates
4 Year, Public
1 / 7
View all schools
*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025.
See Official Rules.
SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.
FAFSA® is a registered service mark of U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.
Certain content on this page is referenced through a variety of data sources – learn more here. N/A or -- means the information was not available or reported.
The school stated above does not endorse and is not affiliated to Sallie Mae loans.