Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Large suburb

98%Acceptance rate
$14,889Average net price / year
57%Graduation rate
$56,346Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,500Median debt at graduation
8,750Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$12,922
Total cost of attendance
$28,919
Room & board
$14,490
Books & supplies
$1,006
Average net price
$14,889

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$8,483
$30–48k
$8,587
$48–75k
$11,116
$75–110k
$19,351
$110k+
$24,684

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
97.5%
Average SAT
1100
SAT reading (25–75%)
490–600
SAT math (25–75%)
460–590
ACT composite (25–75%)
20–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
First-year retention
76%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$46,384
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$56,346
Median debt (graduates)
$20,500
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
33%
Students with federal loans
38%

Programs: what graduates earn

52 of 119 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering28$79,617$24,000
Computer Science82$76,106$21,551
Industrial Engineering22$73,092—
Computer Engineering12$71,841$20,770
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing470$71,161$18,249
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician—$67,450—
Civil Engineering50$67,260$20,264
Mechanical Engineering52$66,546$21,774
Computer and Information Sciences, General3$55,844$21,637
Business/Managerial Economics—$53,219$19,275
Accounting and Related Services51$49,046$19,000
Chemistry22$46,659$22,000
Geography and Cartography20$44,543$18,750
Special Education and Teaching20$44,205$16,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations297$43,753$20,625
Criminal Justice and Corrections83$39,279$22,375
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods93$38,830$25,000
Biology, General111$38,067$21,500
Social Work34$36,974$23,500
Communication and Media Studies87$36,569$20,500
Sociology18$35,415$25,000
Public Health24$35,023$26,000
Music15$34,079$22,500
Psychology, General158$32,459$23,375
Political Science and Government22$31,786$24,250
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General54$31,570$25,991
English Language and Literature, General42$31,420$24,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness69$28,795$22,355
History32$26,916$18,992
Fine and Studio Arts25$25,259$26,125
Anthropology11$23,379$23,752
Philosophy11$23,219$23,396
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft17$16,892$25,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services34$54,615$19,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$31,524—
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services12$36,663—
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services11$52,166$20,000

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing90$165,748$70,163

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Dentistry56$154,408$252,399
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration66$119,267$127,762

Students

Undergraduates
8,750
Graduate students
3,780
Part-time
15%
Women / men
58% / 42%
White
65%
Hispanic
7%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
International
4%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Avg faculty salary
$82,422 / year
Full-time faculty
72%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.siue.edu
Also known as
SIUE

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 6% of degrees
  • Engineering – 8% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

97.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1100 on the SAT.

How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost?

The average net price after grants is $14,889 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,922 and the full cost of attendance is $28,919.

How much do Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $56,346 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

57% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.