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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Overview

Established in 1869, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Carbondale (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has branch campuses in Springfield, Edwardsville, Alton and East St. Louis. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 155-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SIUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Control Typepublic

Entity

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Southern Illinois University Carbondale' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym SIUC
Founded 1869
Motto Deo Volente
God willing
Colours Maroon and white
Mascot Saluki
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University Location

Address 860 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale
62901-4512 Illinois
United States
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Phone Number +1 (618) 453 2121
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Fax Number +1 (618) 453 3085
Other locations Springfield, Edwardsville, Alton and East St. Louis

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Southern Illinois University Carbondale's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students
15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
30,000-34,999 US$
(27,340-31,890 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Southern Illinois University Carbondale's admission information.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Southern Illinois University Carbondale a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has more than 700 international students.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Admission Office Admission Office

860 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale 62901-6831
(618) 453 3070


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Southern Illinois University Carbondale has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 700-799 academic employees (Faculty).


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Control Type Control Type

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public higher education institution.


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Entity Type Entity Type

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a non-profit higher education institution.


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Southern Illinois University Carbondale does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size & Setting Four-year, medium, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile High undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's main facilities:


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Library

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 3,273,680 physical volumes, 197,965 physical media, 90,721 digital/electronic media and 224 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 83 full-time employees, including 25 librarians. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,492 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's main services:


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1913


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Illinois University Carbondale's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association for Behavior Analysis International Accreditation Board
  • Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Education for Public Health
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Southern Illinois University Carbondale's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Southern Illinois University System (SIU System)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's X (formerly Twitter) page Southern Illinois University Carbondale's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's YouTube channel Southern Illinois University Carbondale's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Instagram page Southern Illinois University Carbondale's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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