Southern Illinois University–Carbondale
Carbondale, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Carbondale, IL · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 8,494 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 900–1140 · 38% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 870–1110 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 19–27 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 56% |
| First-year retention | 69% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,329 |
| Application fee | $40 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Education, Business, Engineering tech, Health professions & nursing, Transportation.