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Southern Illinois University is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois. Founded in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. The university enrolls students from all 50 states as well as more than 100 countries.
Location
Rural, 1,136 acres campus size
Majors in Demand:​
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Business, Management, Marketing
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Social Sciences
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Biological Sciences
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Political Science
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History
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Speech Communication
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Engineering Technologies
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Engineering-related Fields
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Accounting
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Mass Communication & Media
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Computer Science
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Chemistry
Personal Statement
Rankings
263
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National University
(QS World Rankings)
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Application Method(s)
Enrollment
Acceptance Rate
SAT / ACT
8,299
92%
Yes
​If less than 26 semester/39 quarter hours of transferable credit
English Proficiency
Fees
Deadlines
$29,726
Total
$9,638/ $20,088
IELTS
105
Tuition / Living
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DET
updated: December 2025
6.0
TOEFL iBT
68