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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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#774 / #312
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#326
Most Desirable School
Public university in Carbondale, Illinois, USA; flagship of the SIU system

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About Southern Illinois University Carbondale

According to Wikipedia, Southern Illinois University is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois. Founded in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. The university enrolls students from all 50 states as well as more than 100 countries. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". SIU offers 3 associate, 100 bachelor's, 73 master's, and 36 Ph.D. programs in addition to professional degrees in architecture, law, and medicine.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Online Degrees

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
6,98795%45%105523

How Much Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$15,240

How Much Do Southern Illinois University Carbondale Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, then you can expect to earn an average of $49,500 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
9,2767,3431,933

Where is Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is located at Lincoln Drive, Carbondale IL 62901-4512

How Safe is Southern Illinois University Carbondale?

Carbondale has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Southern Illinois University Carbondale Known For?

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Nursing
#271
World Rank
#272
Historical Rank
#162
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Anthropology
#479
World Rank
#502
Historical Rank
#208
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anthropology Degrees
Medical
#503
World Rank
#510
Historical Rank
#219
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Literature
#460
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#519
Historical Rank
#224
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Earth Sciences
#617
World Rank
#636
Historical Rank
#227
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Engineering
#768
World Rank
#596
Historical Rank
#234
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Communications
#530
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#489
Historical Rank
#236
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Philosophy
#618
World Rank
#547
Historical Rank
#250
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#790
World Rank
#835
Historical Rank
#272
USA Rank
math Degrees
Biology
#798
World Rank
#623
Historical Rank
#286
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Chemistry
#1016
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#1038
Historical Rank
#291
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Psychology
#549
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#566
Historical Rank
#292
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Political Science
#827
World Rank
#843
Historical Rank
#299
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political-science Degrees
Education
#794
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#801
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#302
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education Degrees
Law
#762
World Rank
#772
Historical Rank
#314
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History
#662
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#676
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#320
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history Degrees
Sociology
#847
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#782
Historical Rank
#326
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Economics
#1281
World Rank
#1289
Historical Rank
#348
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Physics
#1237
World Rank
#1270
Historical Rank
#379
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Computer Science
#1144
World Rank
#1147
Historical Rank
#389
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Business
#1085
World Rank
#1085
Historical Rank
#471
USA Rank
business Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1314
World Rank
#1316
Historical Rank
#836
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Social Work
#2512
World Rank
#2513
Historical Rank
#1201
USA Rank
social-work Degrees

Who Are Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Most Influential Alumni?

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Communications, and Anthropology. Here are some of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's most famous alumni:

Robert Coover
Robert Coover
A Writer, teacher.
Ravi Batra
An Indian-American economist, author, and professor.
Joseph Nechvatal
Joseph Nechvatal
An American artist.
Loren Coleman
An American cryptozoologist.
Stuart Vyse
Stuart Vyse
An American psychologist specializing in superstition and irrational behavior.
Charles R. Johnson
Charles R. Johnson
An American fiction writer, essayist, and academic.
Joan Higginbotham
Joan Higginbotham
An American engineer and NASA astronaut.
Jim Bittermann
Jim Bittermann
An American journalist.
Fred Basolo
An American chemist.
Sami Al-Arian
A Turkish civil rights activist.
Walt Frazier
Walt Frazier
An American basketball player.
Donald McHenry
Donald McHenry
An American diplomat.

Who Are Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Most Influential Faculty?

Janet E. Helms
Janet E. Helms
An American psychologist.
Megan Lotts
Megan Lotts
A Librarian.

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