Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in an urban area, in Carbondale.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 14,554 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,395 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 935 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 67%). Every year 40% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $9,450, and fees were $4,482. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $23,625 and $4,482 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students14,554 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1913 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 920 to 1330 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $298/credit | |
| In State Students | $298/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $746/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $460/credit | |
| In State Students | $460/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,151/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,410 | $13,410 | $33,570 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,860 | $20,860 | $52,220 |
| BSN | 125 | $37,250 | $37,250 | $93,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $57,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,712 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,972 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $4,817 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 74% | $6,810 |
| Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,633 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $10,741 |
$16,431
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,921 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,340 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,809 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,828 |
| Over $110,000$22,835 |
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Student Population
10,987
Undergrads
3,567
Graduates
6,869
Women
7,685
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
63% |
|
Black/African American |
15% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
