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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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#1078 / #311
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. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Originally founded as a normal college, the university today provides programs in a variety of disciplines, combining a strong liberal arts tradition with a focus on research. SIU was granted limited university status in 1943 and began offering graduate degrees in 1950. A separate campus was established in Edwardsville, Illinois in 1957, eventually becoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Online Degrees

Southern Illinois University Carbondale Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
9,77191%49%102023

How Much Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$15,416

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
12,5439,0163,527

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
#435
World Rank
#436
Historical Rank
#171
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nursing Degrees
Medical
#758
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#761
Historical Rank
#218
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Communications
#783
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#711
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#219
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Literature
#635
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#691
Historical Rank
#221
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Earth Sciences
#946
World Rank
#965
Historical Rank
#221
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Anthropology
#738
World Rank
#756
Historical Rank
#239
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Engineering
#1338
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#1015
Historical Rank
#240
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Philosophy
#854
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#762
Historical Rank
#265
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philosophy Degrees
Mathematics
#1091
World Rank
#1152
Historical Rank
#274
USA Rank
math Degrees
Biology
#1109
World Rank
#869
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#282
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biology Degrees
Chemistry
#1454
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#1478
Historical Rank
#288
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chemistry Degrees
Political Science
#1182
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#1197
Historical Rank
#299
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political-science Degrees
Psychology
#769
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#787
Historical Rank
#310
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psychology Degrees
Education
#1291
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#1298
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#311
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education Degrees
Law
#1050
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#1059
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#313
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History
#900
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#912
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#322
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history Degrees
Economics
#2025
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#2033
Historical Rank
#346
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Computer Science
#1748
World Rank
#1756
Historical Rank
#377
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Physics
#1731
World Rank
#1757
Historical Rank
#385
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Sociology
#1371
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#1238
Historical Rank
#390
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Business
#1702
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#1704
Historical Rank
#475
USA Rank
business Degrees
Social Work
#1907
World Rank
#1908
Historical Rank
#783
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social-work Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1478
World Rank
#1483
Historical Rank
#787
USA Rank
criminal-justice 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, Literature, and Communications. 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.
Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk
An American actor, comedian and filmmaker.
Walt Frazier
Walt Frazier
An American basketball player.

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.