About Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Founded in 1957, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. is a Public college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 11,720 full time undergraduate students, and 2,422 full time graduate students.

The Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 592 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate89%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range898-1063
ACT Range20-26

Admissions at SIUE are considered Less Selective, with ,45% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

71% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 39% were in the top quarter, and 15% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

2%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
58%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
45%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
26%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
72%
“I feel extremely safe”
57%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
21%
“We bought the gear”
21%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
39%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
39%
“We only party on weekends”
23%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
26%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
2%
“We”re apathetic”
23%
“We know about current events and vote”
58%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
16%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
45%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
2%
“I only go out in groups”
26%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
72%
“I feel extremely safe”
57%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
21%
“We bought the gear”
21%
“We live for the big game”
16%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
25%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
39%
“They”re always available”
2%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
23%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
70%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
5%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
39%
“We only party on weekends”
23%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
9%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
26%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    118 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    81 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    134 Students rated campus food 3.7 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    135 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    135 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    135 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    134 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    135 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?

46 Students rated Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Grace - 10/23/2023

I really like this school, and as I'm applying for graduate school next Fall, this school is still my top pick among all the rest. I would like if there were more accessible restrooms, since I am non-binary and don't like to have to use the gendered restrooms, but there are some buildings that are pretty accessible in that way. The campus is very safe and well-lit at night, and the crime rate is seriously low. The funding for graduate programs is being cut across the board, which I find pretty upsetting, but it hasn't impacted students too much as of yet.

Jasmine - 04/05/2022

My opinion of my school is that it is very chill here! We have tons of activities almost every night and they are very fun and a great way for you to make friends! The food is actually amazing, and the housing is perfect whether you have a shared bedroom, private or studio!

Idarose - 08/05/2020

I honestly do not have much bad to say, it has been the best choice of my life and I am so glad I get to learn at such an amazing place. From the amazing staff to the great vibes form all the other students the experience while being there has made me a better person and even more excited about my career path.

Katelyn

It’s a great place to be! I am happy that I chose SIUE, and I feel that I am getting a well-rounded education. I am extremely pleased with the SIUE School of Business classss and faculty. It is a great source for support and encouragement. SIUE has been the place for me!

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is 89%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell my senior self that it'll be alright. My former self will already know this, because I wasn't afraid to leave home. I was aware of how lonely it could get, but I left determined to make the time at college awesome. So I guess I don't really need to give myself any advice...well, besides preparing for the smell of burnt popcorn and Ramen every night in the dorms. But you can't really prepare yourself for that one.

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  3. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person that isn't willing to spend time diligently focusing on compelling subjects.

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  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Beautiful campus, great apartments, cool classes

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Encouragement from advisors., because some advisors dont seem to care about the actual success of the students, but more care about money.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    It is close enough to home for me to visit on the weekends. I am very close to my family and have a boyfriend whom I have been dating for a year and a half so it is very important for me to get to be at home often.

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates come to class prepared and organized with binders, notebooks, and pens.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The people in the town of Edwardsville do not like the college students very much. Wish that there was a better party scene/more of a college town, able to walk home from parties/ bars. No school spirit here.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A peaceful learning environment.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Has a great campus environment aided by the very attractive campus layout, friendly people, and entertaining classes. Campus is growing and is currently undergoing a transition to be a division 1 sports school. Over 260 student organizations are active on campus so there is always something available to do. Also, SIUE has the lowest tuition rate of any state university in Illinois.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The geese. Just... the geese. They leave their droppings everywhere, and they get really territorial around this time of year. I can't walk around on campus without fearing that a goose is going to come after me! Generally they're pretty docile, but there's a lot of them, and they're SUPER noisy...

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who wants a close knit kind of community.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our nature scene. We are the largest campus in the United States. We have miles of land, but do not have that many students. We have an awesome campus.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I totally regret my college life experience. If you want anything near a normal (every person I know that went to another school) fun, diversifying college experience, you will not find it here.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are no Greek organizations. There are groups that try to be, but the city of Edwardsville has an ordinance that is strictly enforced of more than four unrelated individuals to live under one roof. If you do research on the relationship of the City of Edwardsville and SIUE it is very ugly. The state moved quickly to build the school and took farm land from some of the citizens. Still to this day, there is almost a full mile of empty land between the school and town, a strong tension.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    I can honestly say that I don't see a particular stereotype. We have frats and soroties as well as many talented athletes. There are so many different clubs and activities available that everyone is free to float about and be a part of things on campus, not one particular thing is considered the "best" or "biggest".

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  17. What are the academics like at your school?

    Small class size is a benefit. But, it comes at a HUGE cost, both in time and money. The school limits the number of students per class to such a small number that roughly 25{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students that register for a class get squeezed out. Why does that matter? Myself and each and every member of my 30 person group of friends through out college did NOT graduate in 4 years. By the way, many required classes are strategically scheduled only once per semester, so if you don't get in, it is a FULL year before many classes are offered again. I pushed this point with my department head, that person changed 3 times in the 5 years I attend SIUE, sounds like a roll over in staff huh? When pushed the department head said that it is so theoretically students would graduate in a perfect 4 year time frame, when I provided physical proof (list of classes and semester offered, clearly showing that at minimum 4 and half years is required), he stammered and had a sudden meeting to attend.

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  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Small School Virtually no nightlife No city life in Edwardsville An extension of Edwardsville High School (or any other local "feeder" school)

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  19. What are your classes like?

    Intense, hard, challenging, a pain in the butt! lol Im taking really hard Chemistry and Biology courses but at the end of the semester(s) and I see I still maintained a great GPA i feel then it's all worth it. :)

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  20. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

11,720

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,422

Total Grad Students

15%

Out-Of-State

85%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

230

Student Organizations

10

Fraternities

8

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

25%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
14%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

89% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 60% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$11,194

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$840

Books and Supplies

$9,211

Room and Board

21,245

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,048
$30 - $48K
$13,466
$48 - $75K
$16,922
$75 - $110K
$19,282
$110K & UP
$19,482

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