Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1259
About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public research university in Edwardsville, Illinois, serving roughly 8,750 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 97.50% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,346 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville charges about 2.3× the national public median tuition ($12,922).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is 2% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 56.97%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,346.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 846% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 71 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $12,922 | $14,889 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Illinois (state median) | $13,248 | $7,399 | 131 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville really?
Key findings
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville charges about 2.3× the national public median tuition ($12,922).
- Versus the Illinois median, sticker tuition is 2% below.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $12,922
Finding Southern Illinois University Edwardsville charges about 2.3× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $12,922. That is about 2.3× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Illinois median ($13,248), sticker tuition is 2% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 9% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $14,889.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,889 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $7,490 above the Illinois median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $3,811 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$12,922
Avg. net price
$14,889
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,483 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,587 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,116 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,351 |
| $110,001+ | $24,684 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,688. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse331
- Business Administration and Management, General313
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other192
- Psychology, General176
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General136
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 18% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1100
- Midpoint ACT: 23
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Campus
Location
Edwardsville, IL
City / state
- ZIP
- 62026-1259
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 20% below the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
- Carnegie
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
Size
Enrollment
8,750
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 10,232
- Graduate
- 2,948
- Full-time share
- 85%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.66%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,666 | $20,610 | $16,702 |
| 2014 | $9,738 | $20,682 | $16,725 |
| 2015 | $10,247 | $21,740 | $16,712 |
| 2016 | $11,008 | $23,536 | $16,304 |
| 2017 | $11,493 | $24,651 | $15,574 |
| 2018 | $12,132 | $12,132 | $13,532 |
| 2019 | $12,219 | $12,219 | $14,423 |
| 2020 | $12,219 | $12,219 | $14,462 |
| 2021 | $12,219 | $12,219 | $14,331 |
| 2022 | $12,558 | $12,558 | $12,446 |
| 2023 | $12,922 | $12,922 | $13,696 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1100 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 23 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reported total enrollment of about 8,750 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.0%), Black or African American (15.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). About 32.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 30.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2024 is 8,750 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,232 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,948 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
37.33% 100% Completion Time
56.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.33% of students graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 53% male / 47% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates earn a median of $56,346 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $56,346. Median federal loan debt: $20,500. Average net price used in cost models: $14,889.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates report median earnings of $56,346 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (71 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$35.5M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Illinois median 1.2× the median ($28.5M)
- Great Lakes median 1.1× the median ($31.8M)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($26.4M)
- Illinois median 0.22× the median ($15,173)
- Great Lakes median 0.20× the median ($16,690)
- U.S. median 0.27× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 72.0%
- Illinois median 21.2 pp above median (50.8%)
- Great Lakes median 14.0 pp above median (58.1%)
- U.S. median 14.1 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,158
- Illinois median 1.1× the median ($8,563)
- Great Lakes median 1.1× the median ($8,046)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,215
- Illinois median 1.9× the median ($7,575)
- Great Lakes median 1.8× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 2.0× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at a glance
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution in Edwardsville, IL, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian65.0%Black or African American15.2%Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Schools near Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Other campuses in Edwardsville, IL when available, plus nearby institutions in Illinois.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Illinois, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville located?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.
What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 97.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,937 applicants and 8,688 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's tuition?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $12,922 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,889 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?
Reported tuition is $12,922 and average net price is $14,889 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,490 annually.
What explains Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,889), completion (57.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($56,346). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,232 students, White (65.0%), Black or African American (15.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
About 30.7% of students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reports midpoint SAT about 1100 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn?
Median earnings are $46,384 six years after entry and $56,346 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville public or private?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution located in Edwardsville, IL.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.