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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois, United States
University
Rankings2026

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CWUR World University Rankings (2026)
#1122
Acceptance Rate
87%
Completion Rate
59%
Completion rate (U.S. College Scorecard, latest release): share of students who finish their degree. Not an employment rate.

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University Overview

High-level facts that define this university.

University Name
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Undergraduate students
8494
International Students
2%
Student-to-Staff Ratio
11:1

Student Experience

Lifestyle signals that shape daily campus life.

Cultural Environment
Friendly community
Social Life
Rural
Climate
Four seasons
Safety
7.5
City Characteristics
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Fees and entry for international students

IELTS (overall)
6.0
most common published minimum

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Courses at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

112 courses, A–Z.