Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1263 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA | Founded: 1869 | Public, University | School ID: | Visit University
Why Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Scholarship Details | University Accreditation/ Recognition
About
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) was founded in 1869 and is a public university of research based in Carbondale, Illinois. It serves as the main campus of the Southern Illinois University system and lies near the Shawnee National Forest, providing students with a typical campus experience but in a countryside environment. Renowned for its academic quality and creativity, SIUC provides over 300 degree opportunities at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels of study in disciplines like engineering, business, education, health, and liberal arts and sciences. The university admits about 11,000 students from all over the world, including foreign students from more than 100 nations. It supports international students through its Center for International Education, which provides visa services, orientation, advising, and cultural programs, along with international housing and student organizations that provide a welcoming and supportive environment.
Features
Why Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Offers ~100 undergraduate degrees, 80+ master's programs, and 30+ doctoral and professional degrees (law, medicine, etc.).
- Ranked in the top 5% of U.S. higher education institutions for research; partners with NASA, USGS, and other federal agencies.
- Students from all 50 U.S. states and over 100 countries.
- 181+ campus sustainability projects funded since 2009 through its Green Fund.
- Over 300 student organizations, including award-winning engineering and design teams.
Scholarship Details
International Merits Based Scholarship For Undergraduate
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers several merit-based scholarships for international undergraduates. The High Achievers Alternate Tuition Rate (ATR) provides in-state tuition for students with an ACT of 26+ or SAT of 1240+, or a 3.0 GPA for transfers. The University Excellence Scholarship awards $5,500 per year for students with a GPA of 3.8+ or a 3.5 GPA with strong test scores. Saluki Merit Scholarships offer awards from $1,500 to $3,500 based on GPA. Competitive scholarships like the Chancellor’s (full tuition, housing, and meals) and Provost’s (two years of tuition) are available for top students. Additional donor-funded scholarships are available through the Saluki Scholarship Portal, with varying criteria. Most scholarships are automatically considered with admission.
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University Accreditation/ Recognition
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) – Institutional accreditation for overall academic quality.
- AACSB International – Accreditation for the College of Business and Analytics.
- Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) – Accreditation for the Master of Public Health.
- American Bar Association (ABA) – Accreditation for the School of Law.
- program.American Psychological Association (APA) – Accreditation for Clinical and Counseling Psychology Ph.D. programs.
Location
1263 Lincoln Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901, USA
Financials
| Descriptions | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | USD 24,456 |
| Cost of Living/Year | USD 16,106 |
| *Application Fee |
USD 0 - USD 65
*Charged once per application |
| Estimated Total/Year | USD 40,562 |
