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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Admission at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is close to open (97.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $56,346 median earnings below before the application.
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville occupies suburban Edwardsville, IL — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $106,082 four years out. 32.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 8,750 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 900 and 1160 — below the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville received 8,937 applications and admitted 8,688 (97.2%), with 1,602 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 900–1160 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 460 | 530 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 500 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Southern Illinois University Edwardsville compares
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.5% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,922 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,346 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
At $56,346, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,572). Look at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $12,922 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $12,922. For non-residents, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's $12,922 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 8,750 undergrads, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
57% graduate within six years. Roughly 43% don't — ask a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $106,082 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,325 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $95,430 |
| Computer Engineering | $94,494 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,969 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,867 |
| Industrial Engineering | $82,744 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $81,428 |
| Geography and Cartography | $75,877 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $74,248 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $73,513 |
| Chemistry | $70,541 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,403 |
| Biology, General | $60,059 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,915 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $55,110 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,615 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,564 |
| Social Work | $52,480 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,466 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $52,166 |
| Sociology | $51,465 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,837 |
| Psychology, General | $48,951 |
| Public Health | $47,652 |
| History | $46,814 |
| Music | $46,196 |
| Anthropology | $44,974 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $43,928 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,916 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $41,310 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,698 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,717 |
Median earnings for these 34 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,346 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 13 additional Southern Illinois University Edwardsville programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 900–1160 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 97.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's acceptance rate?
97.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,688 admitted from 8,937 applicants.
How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?
In-state tuition is $12,922; out-of-state students pay $12,922. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,346 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — 86.9% admitted
- Taylor Business Institute — 91.2% admitted
- Trinity International University-Illinois — 100% admitted
- VanderCook College of Music — 89.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.