Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
97.21%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.44%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,866
SAT Scores
1,030
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,325 students have applied and 9,093 students have allowed to admit to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (Acceptance rate: 97.51%). SIUE's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.52 % where 1,866 students have finally enrolled out of 9,093 admitted students.
SIUE acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Aurora University and Bradley University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 84.38%).
SIUE enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 14.74%).
How to Apply to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SIUE. SIUE offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.siue.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.siue.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.siue.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | siue.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.siue.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.siuecougars.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.siue.edu/access/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SIUE and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,059). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville | 1,030 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,059 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,085 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 941 students submitted SAT scores (50% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,030 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 530 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 520 | 570 |
| Total | 930 | 1,050 | 1,160 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 394 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 23 | 26 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 26 |
SIUE Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |