Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Acceptance Rate
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,922
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,889 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.50% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,750 85.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.97%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 30.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 72.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1100
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,232
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,937
- Room & Board: $14,490 annual estimate
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL (ZIP 62026-1259).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville public or private?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a Public institution.
How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?
Published tuition: $12,922.
Average net price after aid: $14,889.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $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.
How hard is it to get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Admission rate: 97.50%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1100 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Total enrollment: 8,750 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,232 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,948 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
150%-time completion rate: 56.97%.
First-year retention: 75.7%.
What do graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn?
Median earnings: $46,384 six years after entry; $56,346 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,500.
32.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (331 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (313 completions)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other (192 completions)
- Psychology, General (176 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (136 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (119 completions)
- Computer Science (97 completions)
- Accounting (97 completions)
- Nursing Practice (88 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (77 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.50%; completion rate 56.97%; median earnings $56,346 at 10 years; net price $14,889. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,922
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was $12,922.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,889
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,889.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$59,556 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,889 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,688 4-Year Tuition
$14,490 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,006 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$28,418 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$113,672 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
38.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97.50% Acceptance Rate
8,937 Total Applicants
8,688 Students Admitted
1,602 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.44% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1100
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Return on Investment
$20,500 Median Student Debt
$56,346 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.38% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
846.10% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 71 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 331 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 313 completions
3. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 192 completions
4. Psychology, General: 176 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 136 completions
6. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 119 completions
7. Computer Science: 97 completions
8. Accounting: 97 completions
9. Nursing Practice: 88 completions
Most popular programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 72.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,158
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,215
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution located in Edwardsville, IL, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. Enrollment is approximately 8,750 students. Student body composition includes White (65.0%), Black or African American (15.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). The admission rate is 97.50%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1100. The 150%-time completion rate is 56.97%. Approximately 32.66% of students receive Pell Grants. About 30.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1259
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 71 distinct degree programs, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
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.
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 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.
Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville an HBCU?
No. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville a tribal college?
No. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.