Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024 (9,433 of 10,858, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 900–1160.
The numbers
Applied
10,858
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
18–25
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
19%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$40
waivers exist
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Can I get into Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
87% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 900–1160 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
10,858 applied, 9,433 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's fall 2027 rule yet. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024 (9,433 of 10,858, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 900–1160. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
