Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SIUE
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1259
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution in Edwardsville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1063, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 8.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
55% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,346 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,696.
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Varsity Sports — Cougars
History & Fun Facts
- •Southern Illinois University (SIU), over 100 miles (160 km) to the region's south, opened a residence center in Belleville in 1949.
- •In 1955, the Edwardsville Chamber of Commerce founded the Southwestern Illinois Council for Higher Education (SWICHE), tasked with creating a more permanent solution to the problem.
- •Myers's 1957 report, The Extent and the Nature of Needs for Higher Education in Madison and St.
- •When the new campuses opened, officials planned on having about 800 students; 1776 enrolled, and enrollment doubled within two years.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1063
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
60.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-7.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,500
Programs (115)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
63
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment