Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,750 students.
About This School
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution located in Edwardsville, Illinois with approximately 8,750 undergraduate students enrolled. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,889 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $50,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is the younger of the two major institutions of the Southern Illinois University system. SIUE has eight constituent undergraduate and graduate colleges, including those in arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy. In addition to its main campus it also hosts the East St. Louis Center.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $13,696/year average net price and just $15,500 in median debt at graduation, SIUE is genuinely affordable, and its Metro East location gives easy access to St. Louis for internships and career opportunities. However, only 55% of students graduate, and the fact that 28% of freshmen don't return for sophomore year suggests many students struggle to find their footing — worth asking honestly whether the support and environment are the right fit for you. If you're cost-conscious, interested in business, engineering, or dentistry, and committed to finishing, this can be a solid value; if you need strong academic momentum and community to stay on track, look carefully before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,750 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Il State Rte 157
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1259
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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