Overview

Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville is a University institution located in Edwardsville, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Campus Box 1600
Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, IL  62026-1600
United States

Contact Mr. Todd Burrell
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@siue.edu
Phone: 618-650-3705
Fax: 618-650-5013

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Construction Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Health Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering	×
Surveying Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist	×
Public Health Education And Promotion	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Theatre And Dance	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,937

Applied

8,688

Accepted

8,975

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,156

Females Applied

5,039

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,358

Males Applied

3,231

Males Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.54

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Other requirements:	College transcript(s)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 1st	September 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	May 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 22nd	September 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	460	590
SAT Math	-	440	570
ACT Composite	-	20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,855

In-state

9,855

Out-of-state

9,855

In-district

Fees

3,444

Full-time student fees

11,231

Room & board

7,310

Room only

Financial Aid

13,757

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,287

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,212

Avg. Loan Aid

7,161

Avg. Grant Aid

10,308

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

67%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

35%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,975

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

15%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.32%
Black or African American	14.68%
White or Caucasian	67.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	3.83%
Other	2.91%

Gender

Male (43.65%)

Female (56.35%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	25%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Cougar Welcome, Homecoming and Springfest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Fraternity and Sorority Life, Campus Activities Board, Sports Clubs/Intramurals, Dance Marathon and Student Government

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

2,233

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,916

Part-time - 317

Male - 903

Female - 1,330