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Southern Illinois University Carbondale: Rankings, Cost, Programs, Placements

Carbondale, Illinois, USA

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#831 in World

#226 in USA

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Estd. 1869

Last updated on 26 Nov '25

SIU Carbondale Overview

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About Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University Ranking 2025
Southern Illinois University Programs 2026
Southern Illinois University Admission 2026
Southern Illinois University Scholarship & Aid
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About Southern Illinois University

Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a public research university situated in Carbondale, Illinois. Established in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus site of the university system of Southern Illinois. Southern Illinois University awarded USD 69 million last year for research and services in external grants.

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Year of establishment

1869

Also known as

SIU

University website

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Student website

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No. of campus

Endowment value

USD 190 million

Scholarships granted

7512

Scholarship amount granted

USD 80 million

Application fees

USD 40

English proficiency test

Required

Accepted exams

SAT/ACT accepted

Optional

Total faculty

964

Faculty/Student ratio

Male/Female ratio

1.03

Total criminal offences

Southern Illinois University Ranking 2025

The Southern Illinois University is among the top universities in the USA and globally. It ranked at #211 in the USA by Shiksha Popularity Ranking in 2025 . The university is also one of the top-ranked universities in the world and it ranks #280 in the National University Ranking by US News and World Report in 2024 .

According to US News and World Report , Southern Illinois University ranking is #1297 in 2024, which showcases a declined trend when compared with 2023. Also, the university courses have been ranked nationally. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, the Southern Illinois University subject ranking for 2025 are given below, take a look -

Course name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025
MIM	#169
BBA	#213
MS	#171
Others PG	#136
M.A.	#172

#831

World level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

#226

Country level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

Course wise : Shiksha Popularity Rankings

#140

Civil Engineering

#149

Biology

#170

Electrical Engineering

#184

Mechanical Engineering

Ranked #227 in Top universities in USA

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Southern Illinois University Programs 2026

Southern Illinois University courses offered to international range from certificates, and diplomas to degree levels. About 300 academic courses including 200 bachelor’s, 3 associate, 76 master’s, and 36 Ph.D. programs, are offered by Southern Illinois University through its various schools and colleges. Southern Illinois University schools and colleges are given below.

College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences
College of Arts and Media
College of Business and Analytics
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics
College of Health and Human Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
Graduate School
School of Education
School of Law
School of Medicine

MS

30 Courses12 months - 3 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹16 L - 77 L

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Shiksha Ranking

#171

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MBA/PGDM

6 Courses12 - 24 months

1st year Tution Fees

₹18 L - 37 L

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13.7K+ students got admitted through us.

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B.Agri

2 Courses4 years

1st year Tution Fees

₹22 L

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Southern Illinois University Admission 2026

Students seeking admission to Southern Illinois University have to fill the online application form, submit mandatory documents and pay the application fee. Southern Illinois University accepts some exam scores at the time of admission, including English language exams. Some of the exam scores that Indian students have to submit for admission are IELTS, Duolingo, TOEFL, PTE, GRE and GMAT. The documents that have to be submitted are SOP, LOR and CV.

Application fees :USD 40 - 65
Type of deadline :Regular

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Not required
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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SIU Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Scholarship & Aid

Majority of the scholarships are federally funded and specifically for US citizens. But international students are eligible for donor funded scholarships in Saluki Scholarship Portal and they should review available opportunities and apply accordingly.

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SIU Carbondale Popular Courses

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MBA/PGDM

B.Agri

M.Arch

Master of Health Administration icon

18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹26.18 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Computer Science icon

18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹21.58 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

MS in Geology icon

18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹17.71 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering icon

18 months

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹21.63 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry icon

52 weeks

1st yr. Tuition Fees

₹37.69 LGet Fee Details

Exams Accepted

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Southern Illinois University Jobs Outcome

Southern Illinois University graduates are highly skilled and in high demand across the world. Southern Illinois University placement rate on average is 82% with an impressive 96% graduate employment rate of business school. Top companies where students are placed:

Top Recruiter at SIU
Lockheed Martin	John Deere
Northrup Grumman	GM
NASA	Cummins
Boeing	Tesla

Average salary by discipline/Bachelor's degrees

Broad Category	2022 Salary Projection
Computer Sciences	USD 75,900
Engineering	USD 73,922
Math & Sciences	USD 66,760
Social Sciences	USD 61,173
Business	USD 60,695
Agriculture & Natural Resources	USD 57,807
Communications	USD 55,455
Humanities	USD 50,681

Top Recruiters

Boeing

Microsoft

caterpillar

toyota

Google

IBM

Motorola

ebay

Amazon.com

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Southern Illinois University Fees & Admission Requirements 2026

Southern Illinois University offers a number of programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Southern Illinois University admission requirements for international students vary from course to course. However, international candidates need to meet general admission requirements to be eligible for admission to a degree program at SIU. The general admission requirements for international students are given below:

Academic transcripts
SAT/ACT
GRE/GMAT
Resume/CV
Interview
Letter of Recommendation
Essay
English language proficiency
Candidates need to have a GPA of 2.7 (on a scale of 4.0) in the last two years of Bachelor's coursework
Also, candidates need to have a GPA of 3.0 on all previous graduate work

English Langauge Requirement

Southern Illinois University courses are taught in English language. Therefore, all international students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. Check below the minimum English language requirement for international students.

Exam	Score
TOEFL	80
IELTS	6.5
Duolingo	105

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(30 courses)	INR 16 L - 77 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12 months-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 64 & Above, Duolingo: 105 - 115, TOEFL: 80 & Above, GRE, GMAT
MBA/PGDM(6 courses)	INR 18 L - 37 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 12-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL: 80 & Above
B.Agri(2 courses)	INR 22 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
M.Arch(1 course)	INR 44 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 15 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
MEng(2 courses)	INR 18 L - 21 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 105 & Above
M.A.(16 courses)	INR 19 L - 37 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 16 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 - 7, PTE: 64 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above, GRE
Others PG(4 courses)	INR 19 L - 42 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 18 months-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE: 64 & Above, Duolingo: 115 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(12 courses)	INR 12 L - 23 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo: 95 & Above, TOEFL: 68 & Above
B.Sc.(12 courses)	INR 22 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
BBA(12 courses)	INR 12 L - 23 LGet Fee Details	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 68 & Above

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SIU Carbondale
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success

UG Race

Others

71%

Black

16%

Hispanic

Asian

UG Student residence

In state

81%

Out of state

17%

Foreign

UG Age distribution

24 and under

80%

25 and over

19%

UG Number of Applicant

9771

Overall Graduation Rate

UG Enrollment

8000

PG Enrollment

3107

Notable Alumni

Southern Illinois University has a rich alumni network worldwide. SIU has more than 260,000 alumni members all over the world. The University alumni network includes innovators, entrepreneurs, game changers, leaders, famous personalities, etc. Some most popular alumni include Joe Swanberg, Thad Matta, Brandon Jacobs, Bart Scott, and more. A few more notable alumni of Southern Illinois University are as follows:

Name of Personality	Profession	Picture
Melissa McCarthy	American Actress, Screenwriter, Producer, and Fashion Designer
Jenny McCarthy	American Actress, Model, and Television Personality
Bob Odenkirk	American Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker
Justin Hartley	American Actor
Randy Savage	American Retired Professional Wrestler, Rapper, and Former Professional Baseball Player
Jim Belushi	American Actor
Hannibal Buress	American Comedian, Actor, Producer, and Writer
Richard Roundtree	American Actor
Dennis Franz	American Retired Actor
Dick Gregory	American Comedian, Actor, Writer, Activist and Social Critic
Walt Frazier	American Former Professional Basketball Player
Don S. Davis	American Character Actor

Compare SIU Carbondale with other similar colleges

MBA/PGDM

B.Agri

M.Arch

MEng

M.A.

Others PG

B.E. / B.Tech

B.Sc.

BBA

College	1st Year Tuition Fees	Ranking
Southern Illinois University Carbondale	INR 15.62 L - 76.6 L	#301 US News, 2026
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Compare	INR 12.7 L - 31.39 L	#392 US News, 2025
Montclair State University Compare	INR 12.47 L - 19.95 L	#158 US News, 2026
University of Pittsburgh Compare	INR 28.67 L - 51.51 L	#69 US News, 2026
Politecnico Di Milano Compare	INR 4.07 L	#98 QS, 2026
Technical University Dortmund Compare	INR 0 - 2.02 L	#501 THE, 2026

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Southern Illinois University FAQs

Q: Do I need to provide any proof of funds before obtaining an I-20 for Southern Illinois University?

Yes, students need to submit the proof of financial resources before they can get an I-20. From the Spring 2023 term, the funding requirement will be raised to USD 44,000 (INR 36,52,770). At present, it is USD 42,500 (INR 35,28,243). Students need to prove that they have atleast this much amount to handle their first-year academic expenditure on tuition, fees, and accommodation. The proof cannot be older than 6 months. The proof can be a statement from your bank or financial institution.

*USD/INR = 83.02

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Are recommendation letters mandatory for admission at Southern Illinois University?

Answered 2 years ago

No. Students don’t require a recommendation letter for admission to Southern Illinois University.

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

What are the grades required for admission into a master's level course at Southern Illinois University?

Answered 2 years ago

In order to get admission into a master’s degree course, students should be holding a score of 2.7 on a 4.0 grading scale in the last 2 years of Bachelor's coursework. Also, they should have obtained a 3.0 in all the earlier graduate work.

Atul Mishra

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Do I need to pay any application fee at the time of submission of the application at Southern Illinois University?

Answered 2 years ago

Yes, irrespective of the department you’re applying for, you will have to make a non-refundable application fee payment of $65 via credit card while applying online.

Atul Mishra

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What housing facilities are available for students at Southern Illinois University?

Answered 2 years ago

The students can opt for any of the 3 on-campus housing facilities which the university offers. One can choose from residence hall facilities, apartment complexes, and speciality housing. West Campus and East Campus are two residence halls available. 3 apartments are offered on campus which include

Atul Mishra

Beginner-Level 1

Are Indian students exempted from English proficiency requirements at Southern Illinois University?

Answered 2 years ago

Yes, India is among those countries which are exempted from the English proficiency requirements.

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