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How to Get Into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Admissions Statistics

98%
Acceptance Rate
490-600
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
460-590
SAT Math (mid 50%)
20-27
ACT (mid 50%)
8,750
Undergrads
57%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The bar here is clear

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 950-1190 combined SAT or 20-27 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Southern Illinois University Edwardsville fits.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $28,919
Tuition & fees $12,922
Room & board (on campus) $14,490
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $14,889

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $8,483
$30-48k $8,587
$48-75k $11,116
$75-110k $19,351
$110k+ $24,684
33%
Students receiving Pell Grants
38%
Students taking federal loans
76%
Freshman retention rate
15:1
Student-faculty ratio

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