Applying to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
90.44%	1,020

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate is 90.44% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 10,401 students applied and 9,407 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate places 37th out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,020 and the ACT score is 24 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's SAT score ranks 27th out of 37 Illinois colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 90.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.23%. 4,235 men and 6,157 women applied to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and 3,797 men and 5,604 women students were accepted.

Among them, 713 men and 905 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	10,401	4,235	6,157	0	9
Admitted	9,407	3,797	5,604	0	6
Enrolled	1,621	713	905	0	3
Acceptance Rate	90.44%	89.66%	91.02%	-	66.67%
Yield	17.23%	18.78%	16.15%	-	50.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 586 students (36% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 180 students (11%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

The median SAT score is 1,020 with 520 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 560 and 25^th percentile is 440 .

The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75^th percentile score of 27 and 25^th percentile score of 20 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 23.

The SAT and ACT scores at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,121, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	910	1020	1140
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	520	580
SAT Math	440	500	560
ACT Composite	20	24	27
ACT Math	18	22	25
ACT English	20	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 1,621 first-year students enrolled in Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The proportion of full-time students is 97.47% and part-time students is 2.53%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 43.99% and women students is 55.83%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
	Total	Men	Women	Gender Unknown
Total	1,621	713	905	3
Full-time	1,580	696	881	3
Part-time	41	17	24	0

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Admission Information for Applying to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$65
Admission Information	https://admissions.siu.edu/
Online Application	https://admissions.siu.edu/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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