Carbondale, IL
Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 24 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 90% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,377 | 3,569 | 1,037 | 66% |
| 2020 | 6,165 | 5,658 | 1,361 | 92% |
| 2021 | 6,987 | 6,648 | 1,422 | 95% |
| 2022 | 9,771 | 8,940 | 1,518 | 92% |
| 2023 | 10,401 | 9,407 | 1,621 | 90% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,604 of 6,157 women and 3,797 of 4,235 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has an acceptance rate of 90% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,407 of 10,401 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 90 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,401 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,621 enrolled.
No. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 24 percentage points since 2019, from 66% to 90% — it has become less selective.