Edwardsville, IL
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,306 | 6,259 | 1,667 | 86% |
| 2020 | 8,773 | 7,461 | 1,554 | 85% |
| 2021 | 8,995 | 8,821 | 1,992 | 98% |
| 2022 | 9,325 | 9,093 | 1,866 | 98% |
| 2023 | 8,937 | 8,688 | 1,602 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,039 of 5,156 women and 3,231 of 3,358 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 | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not 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 | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,688 of 8,937 applicants.
Less Selective. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
8,937 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,602 enrolled.
No. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 86% to 97% — it has become less selective.