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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, IL · Private University

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a private university in Carbondale, IL with a 90% acceptance rate, SAT range of 910–1140, ACT range of 20–27, median graduate earnings of $53,390. Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $53,390, with typical debt of $21,543 — a strong return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
90.4%
SAT Range
9101140
ACT Range
2027
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$13,244
Median Earnings
$53,390
Enrollment
8,116
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
69%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Fire Protection.$104,017 / yr
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.$73,283 / yr
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.$72,495 / yr
Computer Science.$70,053 / yr
Mechanical Engineering.$69,454 / yr