Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE)
Public four-year university in Edwardsville, IL that costs an average of $13,111 a year after financial aid, admits 98% of applicants and graduates 56% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,111
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
56%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$59,436
PublicLarge suburb8,750 undergraduates
Cost of SIUE
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $27,314 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $13,299 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,231 |
| Books and supplies | $980 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,111 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,865 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,474 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,673 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,098 |
| $110,001+ | $20,346 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SIUE's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 98% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,100 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 490–600 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 460–590 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 20–27 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $52,445 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,436 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 37th of 65 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $216 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 37% |
| Students with federal loans | 38% |
Majors and programs at SIUE
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (46)
Master's degree programs (46)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 38 | $104,858 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 200 | $89,017 | $23,852 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 43 | $79,692 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 57 | $79,434 | $27,111 |
| Chemistry | 29 | $71,904 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 65 | $68,600 | $18,035 |
| Psychology | 47 | $68,368 | — |
| Public Administration | 50 | $56,722 | $28,785 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 33 | $53,080 | $32,302 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 132 | $51,227 | $20,313 |
| Social Work | 67 | $49,955 | $27,318 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 107 | $49,091 | $20,592 |
| Biology | 32 | $44,870 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 52 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 33 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 98 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 52 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 58 | — | $18,696 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 17 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 13 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 63 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 24 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 6 | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 93 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 192 | — | — |
| Marketing | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 17 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 30 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Music | 13 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 24 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 8 | — | — |
| Public Health | 14 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 10 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 23 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 167 | $140,578 | $56,654 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 20 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 111 | $149,639 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 134 | $107,555 | $128,567 |
Graduate certificate programs (22)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 16 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 95 | — | $20,500 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 2 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 1 | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 5 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 28 | — | — |
| Social Work | 2 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $12,554 | 87% | $57,388 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $14,505 | 70% | $61,351 |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb | $10,018 | 71% | $57,175 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | $12,717 | 65% | $55,885 |
| Illinois State University | Normal | $17,829 | 88% | $67,557 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago | $9,377 | 75% | $56,278 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $9,540 | 77% | $73,666 |
| Governors State University | University Park | $15,833 | 48% | $61,863 |
About SIUE
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Edwardsville, IL |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 8,750 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | siue.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is SIUE's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits 98% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,100 on the SAT.
How much does SIUE cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $27,314 a year (tuition and fees: $13,299). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,111 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,865.
How much do SIUE graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $59,436 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 37th of 65 similar colleges in Illinois. The best-paid bachelor's program is electrical, electronics, and communications engineering ($82,461 a year after graduation).
What is SIUE's graduation rate?
56% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.