by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was awarded 637 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, SIUE is ranked #538 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
SIUE also holds the #26 spot on the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking.
See all of the rankings for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has an acceptance rate of 98%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for SIUE.
About 35% of students accepted to SIUE submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 600. Math scores were between 460 and 590.
SIUE received ACT scores from 12% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 27.
Learn more about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admissions.
With a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 72%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 72%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At SIUE the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 55%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
In the current academic year, there are 8,836 undergraduates at SIUE.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The typical net cost at SIUE is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for SIUE
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,459 | $9,208 | $11,954 | $18,190 | $20,503 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of SIUE, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At SIUE, approximately 38% of students took out student loans averaging $6,262 a year. That adds up to $25,048 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 4.9%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois U Edwardsville make about $56,346 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. That’s great news for Southern Illinois U Edwardsville students since it is 14% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville make the most money.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution found in Edwardsville, Illinois. SIUE is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Contact information for Southern Illinois U Edwardsville can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | Il State Rte 157, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1259 |
| Phone: | 8883285168 |
| Website: | www.siue.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/siuedwardsville |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/siue |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 23 majors graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,302 | NA |
| Nursing | 435 | $60,210 |
| Business Administration & Management | 313 | $39,899 |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 192 | NA |
| General Psychology | 176 | $29,321 |
| General Biology | 136 | $28,532 |
| Health & Physical Education | 130 | $33,491 |
| Educational Administration | 129 | $40,949 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 103 | $34,039 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 102 | $33,977 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
3,675 students took at least one online class at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Learn more about online learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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