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Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Scholarship

南伊利诺伊大学卡本代尔分校

QS —Times —US News #209
Illinois, USA$28,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #209. Undergraduate tuition about $28,000/year; acceptance rate about 87%. Care4YA score 49.3.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

49.3/100

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Dimension Scores

Outcomes

39.7

Resources

58.0

Selectivity

18.4

Affordability

67.8

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

**EN:** Southern Illinois University Carbondale is accessible and welcoming, offering a transformative experience through its strong STEM foundation. With over 50 STEM programs—including top-tier offerings in Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, and Computer Science—SIU Carbondale provides hands-on learning and clear career pathways. From the Bachelor of Science in Engineering to graduate and doctoral programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences and the School of Medicine, students gain real-world skills in fields that drive innovation and community health. Whether you’re pursuing an Associate of Engineering Science or a PhD in Plant Biology, SIU Carbondale delivers a focused, practical education that prepares you for success.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #1579

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Business Analytics#172*2026
  • Finance#123*2026
  • Marketing#154*2026

Fine Arts

  • Best Fine Arts Programs#92*2026

Health

  • Clinical Psychology#168*2026
  • Occupational Therapy#150*2026
  • Physician Assistant#75*2026
  • Public Health#183*2026
  • Rehabilitation Counseling#18*2026
  • Social Work#142*2026
  • Speech-Language Pathology#139*2026

Law

  • Business/Corporate Law#167*2026
  • Clinical Training#168*2026
  • Constitutional Law#156*2026
  • Contracts/Commercial Law#173*2026
  • Criminal Law#155*2026
  • Environmental Law#142*2026
  • Health Care Law#115*2026
  • Intellectual Property Law#127*2026
  • International Law#148*2026
  • Law Schools With the Most Graduates in Public Interest Law#16*2026
  • Legal Writing#140*2026
  • Tax Law#169*2026
  • Trial Advocacy#164*2026

Science

  • Chemistry#163*2026
  • Mathematics#160*2026
  • Physics#174*2026
  • Statistics#143*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Criminology#29*2026
  • Economics#126*2026
  • English#116*2026
  • History#134*2026
  • Political Science#99*2026
  • Psychology#191*2026
  • Sociology#1092026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

13,255

Undergraduate

9,562

Graduate

3,693

Student–faculty ratio (university)

11:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

59.0%

Retention Rate

66.8%

Avg Net Price / Year

$13,297

Median Earnings

$53,390

International Students

1.7%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
900–1160
Acceptance rate (data)
86.9%
Data source
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Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$28,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥198,800/year

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