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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois
  • Public
    4 year
  • 8,466
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:12
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 23%
    Transfer Student Ratio
SIU is where brains and heart intersect. Our beautiful campus is home to major opportunities in a number of fields. We welcome students from all walks of life from around the world and pride ourselves on inclusivity.
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Overview

Founded 1869
Full-Time Undergraduate 8,466
Transfer Students 1,268
Programs 218 Programs
Courses 6,689 Courses
Equivalencies 6,158 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $11,268
Out-of-State Tuition $28,170
Books and Supplies $1,100
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) should be submitted using our School Code of 001758 as soon after October 1 as possible, for the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility for the various financial aid programs.
  • Tuition and Fees:
    Estimated Costs and Budget: $29,767 On/Off-Campus, $21,145 With Parents; $27,839 On/Off-Campus with Legacy; $19,217 With Parent with Legacy. This includes tuition, fees, room & board, books & supplies, and living expenses.

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    We welcome transfer students at all stages of their college careers. Students come to us from community college, other Illinois universities, surrounding states, and even from other countries.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

FAFSA priority consideration October 1
Transfer Scholarships February 16
Campus-Based Scholarship December 1
Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer Admission Rolling

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Students must have at least 26 transferable semester hours or 39 quarter hours and a GPA of 2.0/4.0 (as calculated by SIU grading policies). Students with less than 26 transferable hours, must have a 2.0/4.0 GPA (as calculated by SIUC grading policies) and also meet freshman admission requirements.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Current official transcripts from each college attended are required. Official, final high school transcripts are required if you have fewer than 26 transferable semester hours.
  • SAT Scores:
    No ACT/SAT required.
  • Application Fee:
    $40 non-refundable Application Fee. Application fee waivers are available to students who meet certain income requirements.
  • Other Requirements:
    A statement of good standing from all previously attended institutions is required. An additional step or screening process is required for certain programs. Requirements for direct entry into some programs exceed university admission requirements.
  • Apply Here:
    https://admissions.siu.edu/apply/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred is D.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    You must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours, specifically your last 30 credits, at SIUC to earn a bachelor's degree.

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Address:
Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
United States
Main Phone:
(618) 453-2121
Website:
www.siuc.edu
Delivery Method:
On-campus and online.
Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.

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