Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,973
Graduate Enrollment: 3,119
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.15%
Male/Female: 51% / 49% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.6%
Black: 15.7%
Hispanic: 9.8%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Black: 15.7%
Hispanic: 9.8%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 0.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $29,247
In-State tuition: $15,240Out-of-State tuition: $15,240
Estimated books and supplies: $1,100 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,622 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,941 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,622 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,941 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,537 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,454 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 34.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,543 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,816 |
| $30k-48k | $13,989 |
| $48k-75k | $15,676 |
| $75k-110k | $18,834 |
| $110k+ | $22,146 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 45%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,543 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 59.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 64.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 69.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 34.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,092 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,119 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 20 | $25,937 | $230 | $35,865 ($2,989) | $37,394 ($3,116) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | History. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 22 | $22,875 | $225 | $43,409 ($3,617) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 24 | $18,000 | $159 | $43,243 ($3,604) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 29 | $15,000 | $159 | $46,006 ($3,834) | $53,503 ($4,459) |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | 10 | $31,862 ($2,655) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 39 | $21,936 | $233 | $28,834 ($2,403) | $36,249 ($3,021) |
| Master's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Soil Sciences. | 20 | $54,080 ($4,507) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 7 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Forestry. | 54 | $21,512 | $217 | $33,455 ($2,788) | $46,984 ($3,915) |
| Master's Degree | Forestry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture. | 43 | $25,000 | $265 | $39,715 ($3,310) | $53,665 ($4,472) |
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architecture. | 33 | $344 | $57,423 ($4,785) | $75,673 ($6,306) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 24 | $26,543 | $276 | $33,818 ($2,818) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | $53,667 ($4,472) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 22 | $25,500 | $225 | $27,280 ($2,273) | $42,041 ($3,503) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 60 | $25,025 | $252 | $22,586 ($1,882) | $35,648 ($2,971) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 55 | $29,553 | $286 | $45,604 ($3,800) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 46 | $27,000 | $286 | $69,563 ($5,797) | $81,188 ($6,766) |
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 24 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Computer Science. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | 21 | $31,000 | $297 | $32,105 ($2,675) | $47,058 ($3,922) |
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 19 | $47,245 ($3,937) | $40,168 ($3,347) | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 64 | $21,944 | $213 | $35,822 ($2,985) | $41,021 ($3,418) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 260 | $21,182 | $187 | $52,194 ($4,350) | $60,744 ($5,062) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $422 | $48,890 ($4,074) | $54,693 ($4,558) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 16 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Engineering, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 51 | $19,781 | $205 | $62,494 ($5,208) | $71,341 ($5,945) |
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 25 | $24,500 | $254 | $74,600 ($6,217) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 49 | $19,750 | $212 | $64,143 ($5,345) | $77,944 ($6,495) |
| Master's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 19 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 94 | $24,250 | $207 | $68,673 ($5,723) | $80,996 ($6,750) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mining and Mineral Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mining and Mineral Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 18 | $71,794 ($5,983) | $60,537 ($5,045) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 121 | $22,000 | $223 | $67,875 ($5,656) | $62,784 ($5,232) |
| Master's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 103 | $19,187 | $161 | $59,622 ($4,969) | $70,569 ($5,881) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 35 | $24,500 | $250 | $23,345 ($1,945) | |
| Master's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 22 | $31,000 | $328 | $27,833 ($2,319) | $27,862 ($2,322) |
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 86 | $1,041 | $48,797 ($4,066) | $64,069 ($5,339) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 24 | $28,000 | $264 | $32,858 ($2,738) | $39,092 ($3,258) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | $26,500 | $278 | $24,555 ($2,046) | $36,390 ($3,033) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 9 | $33,169 ($2,764) | $52,421 ($4,368) | ||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 49 | $28,544 | $296 | $30,520 ($2,543) | $38,449 ($3,204) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 91 | $27,000 | $285 | $29,842 ($2,487) | $49,849 ($4,154) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Botany/Plant Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Botany/Plant Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Botany/Plant Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 55 | $21,717 | $209 | $20,887 ($1,741) | $35,205 ($2,934) |
| Master's Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Zoology/Animal Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 14 | $22,500 | $206 | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 23 | $22,750 | $217 | $24,422 ($2,035) | $46,529 ($3,877) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 19 | $29,092 ($2,424) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 43 | $20,525 | $212 | $24,084 ($2,007) | |
| Master's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 11 | $37,961 ($3,163) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 89 | $22,750 | $226 | $26,535 ($2,211) | $40,396 ($3,366) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 16 | $37,354 ($3,113) | $47,541 ($3,962) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Philosophy. | 7 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Philosophy. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Chemistry. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Physics. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 102 | $24,000 | $244 | $30,587 ($2,549) | $39,760 ($3,313) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Psychology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fire Protection. | 56 | $17,725 | $159 | $103,941 ($8,662) | |
| Master's Degree | Fire Protection. | 17 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 15 | $39,500 ($3,292) | $61,045 ($5,087) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 85 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,228 ($2,436) | $39,975 ($3,331) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 61 | $341 | $42,347 ($3,529) | $49,106 ($4,092) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 16 | $25,000 | $265 | $20,477 ($1,706) | $36,544 ($3,045) |
| Master's Degree | Anthropology. | 2 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Anthropology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 94 | $24,000 | $217 | $34,683 ($2,890) | $50,711 ($4,226) |
| Master's Degree | Criminology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 18 | $25,049 | $225 | $35,851 ($2,988) | |
| Master's Degree | Economics. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Geography and Cartography. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 27 | $26,171 | $250 | $26,005 ($2,167) | $49,182 ($4,099) |
| Master's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Sociology. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Air Transportation. | 41 | $21,000 | $217 | $41,609 ($3,467) | $73,930 ($6,161) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 163 | $20,500 | $199 | $46,908 ($3,909) | $59,650 ($4,971) |
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 12 | $45,130 ($3,761) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 23 | $23,500 | $249 | $28,499 ($2,375) | |
| Master's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 43 | $19,500 | $196 | $19,361 ($1,613) | $32,289 ($2,691) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 33 | $26,500 | $265 | $29,228 ($2,436) | $32,550 ($2,713) |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 10 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Music. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 17 | $22,225 | $228 | $46,373 ($3,864) | |
| Master's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 27 | $466 | $51,209 ($4,267) | $57,077 ($4,756) | |
| Associate's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 37 | $27,000 | $228 | $51,907 ($4,326) | $51,610 ($4,301) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 99 | $25,000 | $239 | $39,402 ($3,284) | $44,205 ($3,684) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 42 | $444 | $48,919 ($4,077) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 24 | $17,000 | $127 | $40,739 ($3,395) | |
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 27 | $17,500 | $181 | $67,071 ($5,589) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 66 | $24,470 | $228 | $62,712 ($5,226) | $67,464 ($5,622) |
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 73 | $687 | $102,338 ($8,528) | $116,291 ($9,691) | |
| First Professional Degree | Medicine. | 64 | $2,536 | $59,080 ($4,923) | $121,006 ($10,084) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 12 | $52,605 ($4,384) | $60,358 ($5,030) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 15 | $26,000 | $276 | $28,907 ($2,409) | $35,850 ($2,988) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 41 | $460 | $56,515 ($4,710) | $71,234 ($5,936) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $27,500 | $273 | $48,299 ($4,025) | $58,561 ($4,880) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 45 | $425 | $68,493 ($5,708) | $66,136 ($5,511) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 129 | $23,251 | $228 | $49,303 ($4,109) | $57,569 ($4,797) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 37 | $181 | $57,369 ($4,781) | $69,339 ($5,778) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 36 | $20,447 | $201 | $45,266 ($3,772) | $58,331 ($4,861) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 27 | $27,000 | $265 | $28,714 ($2,393) | $40,930 ($3,411) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 54 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,344 ($3,029) | $54,553 ($4,546) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 59 | $25,000 | $250 | $35,562 ($2,964) | $53,389 ($4,449) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $69,831Full time faculty: 82%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $150,174,329 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $195,224,587 (2022)