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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Tuition, net price, acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rate, and graduate salary · Edwardsville, Illinois

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Net price / year

$14,889

after grants & scholarships

higher than 60% of public 4-year colleges

Acceptance rate

98%

Graduation rate

56%

within 150% of normal time

higher than 69% of public 4-year colleges

Median earnings

$65,199

4 years after graduating

higher than 72% of public 4-year colleges

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at a glance

What is the tuition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?: Undergraduate tuition and fees are $12,922 for the 2024-25 academic year, the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
What is the cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?: The average cost of attendance is $28,919 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
What is the net price at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?: The average net price for in-state students is $14,889 a year after grants and scholarships (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?: About 98% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
What SAT and ACT scores are typical at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?: The middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores had an SAT total of about 950–1190 and an ACT composite of 20–27 (fall 2024). Test policy reported: Considered if submitted, but not required.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?: 56% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 6 years (entering classes through fall 2018).
How much do graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn?: The median graduate earns $65,199 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).

Key takeaways

The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.0 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
Graduates earn a median $65,199 four years after finishing, more than 72% of public 4-year colleges.
Families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,483 a year on average, versus $24,684 for families earning over $110,000.
Pell Grant recipients completed within 150% of normal time at a rate of 44%, compared with 56% for all students, a gap of 12 points.
The school admits 98% of applicants, so most who apply are accepted.

Tuition and cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Average net price (in-state)

$14,889 per year

Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.

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Estimated total net cost

$59,556

Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.

Net price by family income

Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k $8,483
$30–48k $8,587
$48–75k $11,116
$75–110k $19,351
$110k+ $24,684

Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $28,919

Tuition & fees$12,922
Books & supplies$1,006
Room & board$14,490
Other expenses$4,844

Tuition & fees (in-state): $12,922
Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $12,922

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville acceptance rate and SAT/ACT scores

Acceptance rate

Share of applicants admitted.

Test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required

SAT range (middle 50%)950–1190

4001600

ACT composite range (middle 50%)20–27

136

Graduation rate and salary after graduating from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Graduation rate

56%

First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.

Retention rate

74%

Full-time first-years who return the next fall.

Typical monthly payment

$217

On a standard 10-year federal plan.

Years of earnings premium to cover cost

2.0 years

Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.

Earnings vs debt

4 years after graduating$65,199

1 year after graduating$48,249

Median graduate debt$20,500

High-school graduate median (Illinois)$36,082

Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.

Debt-to-earnings: 0.3×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
Share of pay going to loans: 4%
3-year loan default rate: 0%

Outcomes by student group

The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.

Completion within 150% of normal time, by group

Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).

White students 62%

Black students 38%

Hispanic students 52%

Asian students 72%

Pell Grant recipients 44%

All students, same entering cohort: 57%

Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).

Earnings ten years after entry

All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.

Typical range: middle half of students

25th percentile $37,805 · median $56,346 · 75th percentile $82,428

Median by family income

Lowest third of family incomes $51,598

Middle third $56,335

Highest third $60,885

Median by sex

Male students $65,887

Non-male students $50,744

This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.

Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).

Median federal student debt, by group

Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.

By Pell Grant status

Pell Grant recipients $18,134

Not Pell recipients $14,000

By first-generation status

First-generation students $16,000

Not first-generation $15,000

By family income

Family income $0–$30,000 $17,048

Family income $30,001–$75,000 $15,000

Family income over $75,000 $15,000

By gender

Men $15,000

Women $16,235

Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).

How borrowers are doing

One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 5,427 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.

Repayment status one year after entering repayment

Paid in full 8%
Making progress 11%
Not making progress 13%
Delinquent 2%
Default 0%
Forbearance 53%
Deferment 13%
Discharged 0%

What the terms mean

Paid in full:: The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
Making progress:: Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
Not making progress:: The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
Delinquent:: Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
Default:: The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
Forbearance:: Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
Deferment:: Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
Discharged:: The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.

5,427 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).

Programs and majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked by earnings

Program	Earnings, 4 yrs after	Earnings over time	Compared with the U.S. median for this field	Median debt
Computer Science Bachelor's · Graduates: 84	$106,082	1 yr$76,1064 yrs$106,0825 yrs$102,647	U.S. median $107,009 U.S. middle half $74.8K–$152K · Below the U.S. median	$21,551
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 48	$99,325	1 yr$79,6174 yrs$99,3255 yrs$85,849	U.S. median $100,647 U.S. middle half $84.6K–$122.4K · Below the U.S. median	$24,000
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Bachelor's · Graduates: 24 Small sample	$95,430	1 yr$67,4504 yrs$95,4305 yrs$104,657	U.S. median $93,843 U.S. middle half $77.4K–$111.7K · Above the U.S. median	—
Computer Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 25 Small sample	$94,494	1 yr$71,8414 yrs$94,494	U.S. median $109,015 U.S. middle half $86.3K–$145.2K · Below the U.S. median	$20,770
Civil Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 62	$85,969	1 yr$67,2604 yrs$85,9695 yrs$83,754	U.S. median $86,517 U.S. middle half $73.9K–$101.2K · Below the U.S. median	$20,264
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's · Graduates: 517	$83,867	1 yr$71,1614 yrs$83,8675 yrs$76,988	U.S. median $88,910 U.S. middle half $67.9K–$114.5K · Below the U.S. median	$18,249
Industrial Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 16 Small sample	$82,744	1 yr$73,0924 yrs$82,744	U.S. median $98,442 U.S. middle half $81.2K–$121.7K · Below the U.S. median	—
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 106	$81,428	1 yr$66,5464 yrs$81,4285 yrs$86,329	U.S. median $92,135 U.S. middle half $77.7K–$109.1K · Below the U.S. median	$21,774
Geography and Cartography Bachelor's · Graduates: 29 Small sample	$75,877	1 yr$44,5434 yrs$75,8775 yrs$62,741	U.S. median $57,853 U.S. middle half $42.5K–$75.6K · Above the U.S. median	$18,750
Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's · Graduates: 42	$74,248	1 yr$53,2194 yrs$74,2485 yrs$82,140	U.S. median $77,981 U.S. middle half $55.1K–$106.7K · Below the U.S. median	$19,275

Show all 34 programs

Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 105	$73,513	1 yr$55,8444 yrs$73,5135 yrs$85,645	U.S. median $92,374 U.S. middle half $64.2K–$128.2K · Below the U.S. median	$21,637
Chemistry Bachelor's · Graduates: 44	$70,541	1 yr$46,6594 yrs$70,5415 yrs$68,130	U.S. median $65,120 U.S. middle half $48.3K–$84K · Above the U.S. median	$22,000
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 108	$69,610	1 yr$49,0464 yrs$69,6105 yrs$74,476	U.S. median $76,194 U.S. middle half $56.2K–$97.2K · Below the U.S. median	$19,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 310	$65,403	1 yr$43,7534 yrs$65,4035 yrs$60,782	U.S. median $68,257 U.S. middle half $47.6K–$93.6K · Below the U.S. median	$20,625
Biology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 117	$60,059	1 yr$38,0674 yrs$60,0595 yrs$61,744	U.S. median $57,214 U.S. middle half $38.9K–$79.2K · Above the U.S. median	$21,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's · Graduates: 166	$57,915	1 yr$39,2794 yrs$57,9155 yrs$59,204	U.S. median $55,378 U.S. middle half $40.2K–$74.4K · Above the U.S. median	$22,375
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 29 Small sample	$55,110	1 yr$31,5704 yrs$55,110	U.S. median $50,532 U.S. middle half $33.7K–$70.5K · Above the U.S. median	$25,991
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 51	$54,615	4 yrs$54,6155 yrs$53,029	U.S. median $58,928 U.S. middle half $45K–$73K · Below the U.S. median	$19,500
Political Science and Government Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$52,564	1 yr$31,7864 yrs$52,5645 yrs$61,148	U.S. median $63,293 U.S. middle half $44.8K–$85.4K · Below the U.S. median	$24,250
Social Work Bachelor's · Graduates: 53	$52,480	1 yr$36,9744 yrs$52,4805 yrs$48,780	U.S. median $51,790 U.S. middle half $39.2K–$64.2K · Above the U.S. median	$23,500
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 151	$52,466	1 yr$36,5694 yrs$52,4665 yrs$48,374	U.S. median $56,359 U.S. middle half $39.6K–$76.1K · Below the U.S. median	$20,500
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 26 Small sample	$52,166	—	U.S. median $55,753 U.S. middle half $40.5K–$68.4K · Below the U.S. median	$20,000
Sociology Bachelor's · Graduates: 34	$51,465	1 yr$35,4154 yrs$51,4655 yrs$55,821	U.S. median $52,657 U.S. middle half $37.7K–$69.5K · Below the U.S. median	$25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's · Graduates: 103	$49,837	1 yr$28,7954 yrs$49,8375 yrs$55,851	U.S. median $54,562 U.S. middle half $39K–$73K · Below the U.S. median	$22,355
Psychology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 169	$48,951	1 yr$32,4594 yrs$48,9515 yrs$49,430	U.S. median $50,706 U.S. middle half $35.7K–$67.2K · Below the U.S. median	$23,375
Public Health Bachelor's · Graduates: 48	$47,652	1 yr$35,0234 yrs$47,652	U.S. median $58,808 U.S. middle half $42K–$79.2K · Below the U.S. median	$26,000
History Bachelor's · Graduates: 41	$46,814	1 yr$26,9164 yrs$46,8145 yrs$46,076	U.S. median $50,680 U.S. middle half $36.3K–$66.7K · Below the U.S. median	$18,992
Music Bachelor's · Graduates: 21 Small sample	$46,196	1 yr$34,0794 yrs$46,196	U.S. median $42,892 U.S. middle half $26K–$58.8K · Above the U.S. median	$22,500
Anthropology Bachelor's · Graduates: 21 Small sample	$44,974	1 yr$23,3794 yrs$44,974	U.S. median $46,676 U.S. middle half $32.1K–$63.9K · Below the U.S. median	$23,752
Special Education and Teaching Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$43,928	1 yr$44,2054 yrs$43,9285 yrs$43,701	U.S. median $50,499 U.S. middle half $41.4K–$60.1K · Below the U.S. median	$16,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's · Graduates: 106	$43,916	1 yr$38,8304 yrs$43,9165 yrs$44,029	U.S. median $47,382 U.S. middle half $38.4K–$56.1K · Below the U.S. median	$25,000
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 59	$41,310	1 yr$31,4204 yrs$41,3105 yrs$45,241	U.S. median $48,590 U.S. middle half $33.7K–$63.8K · Below the U.S. median	$24,250
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample	$39,698	1 yr$16,8924 yrs$39,6985 yrs$46,366	U.S. median $39,775 U.S. middle half $25.5K–$55.4K · Below the U.S. median	$25,000
Fine and Studio Arts Bachelor's · Graduates: 52	$36,717	1 yr$25,2594 yrs$36,7175 yrs$38,018	U.S. median $41,367 U.S. middle half $26.2K–$56.7K · Below the U.S. median	$26,125

Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.

The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.

The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.

Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.

What students study

The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.

Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 20.5%

Health Professions and Related Programs 20.1%

Psychology 8.2%

Engineering 8.1%

Education 5.5%

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 4.8%

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 4.4%

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 4.2%

A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).

Who attends

A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.

Race and ethnicity

White 65%
Black or African American 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or more races 3.1%
U.S. nonresident 3.6%
Race and ethnicity unknown 3.8%

Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Gender

Men 42.3%
Women 57.7%

Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Students aged 25 or older

12%

of undergraduates

Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).

Students and campus

Undergraduate enrollment: 8,750
Part-time students: 15%
Receive Pell Grants: 33%
Receive federal loans: 38%
Students per faculty member: 15 : 1
Setting: Suburb

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Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

For the 2024-25 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $12,922, the same for in-state and out-of-state students. This is the published price before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.

What is the cost of attendance and net price at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

The average cost of attendance at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $28,919 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $14,889 a year. That is around the middle of public 4-year colleges.

How much financial aid do students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville get?

33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 38% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $8,483 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $24,684 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admitted about 98% of applicants in fall 2024. That means most applicants are admitted.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% had an SAT total of about 950–1190 and an ACT composite of 20–27 (fall 2024). That is a guide, not a cutoff. Reported test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required.

What are the graduation rate and retention rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

56% of first-time, full-time students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville finish within 150% of normal time. 74% of full-time first-years return the next fall.

How much do Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates earn after graduation?

The median graduate earns $65,199 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $48,249.

Is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville worth it?

There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.0 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $20,500, about 0.3 times their median earnings four years after finishing. 56% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.

Sources and data periods

All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:

Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts

Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things