Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,638

2023 Average Net Price

$16,131

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

90.4%

10,401 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

11,359

79.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.9%

713 Graduates

About

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were Airway Management & Operations (127 degrees awarded), Automotive Engineering Technology (89 degrees), and Trade & Industrial Teacher Education (80 degrees).

In 2023, 2,993 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. 50.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,056 degrees), 6.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (298 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $9,638, which is $−21,365 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,172 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $9,638, which is $21,366 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,131.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,638

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was $9,638. The cost of tuition at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $−21,366 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,131

2023 Value

5.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,131. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale grew by 5.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,622

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was of $10,622 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 14.1% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3172 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale received 10,401 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.45% annual growth. Out of those 10,401 applicants, 9,407 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.4% acceptance rate.

There were 11,359 students enrolled at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2023. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has an overall enrollment yield of 17.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,407

Accepted Out of 10,401

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was 90.4% (9,407 admissions from 10,401 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.45%, while admissions grew by 5.22%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

36%

Submission Percentage (2023)

586

Scores Submitted (2023)

36% of enrolled first-time students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale had a total enrollment of 11,359 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 8,988 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,371. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63% White, 15% Black or African American, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.27% Two or More Races, 2.47% Asian, 0.247% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.088% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (31.5%) and Black or African American Female (9.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Black or African American Female (6.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,359 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 8,988 and the part-time enrollment is 2,371. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Southern Illinois University-Carbondale had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,152 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,701 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
947 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is 63% White, 15% Black or African American, 8.34% Hispanic or Latino, 3.27% Two or More Races, 2.47% Asian, 0.247% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.088% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 15 students (0.132%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 47 more women than men received degrees from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is white (2,056 degrees awarded). There were 6.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (298 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is Airway Management & Operations (127 degrees awarded), followed by Automotive Engineering Technology (89 degrees) and Trade & Industrial Teacher Education (80 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (220 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (60 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (181 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Architects, except landscape and naval

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are Architects, except landscape and naval (107,589 people), Other managers (106,996 people), Software developers (44,974 people), Project management specialists (38,254 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,055 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2023 are Transportation (220 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (60 degrees), Engineering Technologies (181 degrees), Agriculture (105 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are Transportation (220 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (60 degrees), Engineering Technologies (181 degrees), Agriculture (105 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (48 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are Elementary & secondary schools (163,406 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (118,142 people), Individual & family services (100,578 people), Outpatient care centers (83,106 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (81,994 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Most Common (2023)

Airway Management & Operations
127 degrees awarded
Automotive Engineering Technology
89 degrees awarded
Trade & Industrial Teacher Education
80 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was Airway Management & Operations with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,473

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,520

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,473 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, which is 0.969 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,520).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 110 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in Airway Management & Operations, which is 6.47 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in Radiation Therapist, which is 4.26 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.14% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,056 degrees awarded
Black or African American
298 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
254 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is white (2,056 degrees awarded). There were 6.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (298 degrees).

0.167% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,047 degrees awarded
White Male
1,009 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
186 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is white female (1,047 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,009 degrees).

Operations

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has an endowment valued at nearly $188M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.07M (2.17%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale had a total salary expenditure of 704M. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale employs 207 Associate professors, 206 Assistant professors and 152 Professors. Most academics at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are Male Associate professor (123), Male Professor (114), and Female Assistant professor (105).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are: Service, with 331 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 305 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 280 employees.

Endowment

$188M

2023 Endowment

7.43%

growth from 2022

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has an endowment valued at about $188M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale grew 7.43% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $246M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$26.8M - Federal
$24.2M - State
$5.72M - Local

As of 2023, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale received $26.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $24.2M from state grants and contracts, and $5.72M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$363M

2023 Salaries

7.48%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale paid a median of $363M in salaries, which represents 51.6% of their overall expenditure ($704M) and a 7.48% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.27% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0271% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$49.9M

Instructional Salaries

663

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale paid a total of $49.9M to 663 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

207 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

331 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were Associate professor with 207 employees, Assistant professor with 206 employees, and Professor with 152 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale were Service with 331 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 305 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 280 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was Male Associate professor with 123 employees, Male Professor with 114 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 105 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

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