Students attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 13,460 students at the school (as of 2005).
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public comprehensive university dedicated to the communication, expansion, and integration of knowledge through excellent undergraduate education as its first priority and complementary excellent graduate and professional academic programs; through the scholarly, creative, and research activity of its faculty, staff, and students; and through public service and cultural and arts programming in its region."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Il State Rte 157
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1001
General Phone: (618) 650-2000
Admissions Phone: (618) 650-3705
Financial Aid Phone: (618) 650-3880
http://www.siue.edu
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 622 | business management, MIS, accounting, managerial economics, marketing research |
| Education And Teaching | 402 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, early childhood education, secondary teaching, instructional media design, health teaching, ESL instruction, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 388 | liberal arts and sciences, history, speech and rhetoric, English, political science, economics, sociology, geography, ... |
| Engineering | 188 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 157 | psychology, art therapy, school psychology |
| Science | 127 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 119 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, various nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, surgical nurse, community nurse, mental health nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 108 | social work, public administration, social service professions |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 77 | health and physical education |
| Media | 75 | mass communication |
| Art Studies | 59 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 51 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 51 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Medicine | 45 | dentistry, advanced general dentistry, pharmacy |
| Music | 44 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 29 | construction engineering tech |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | drama, dance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,883 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 722 | 42 |
| First-professional degree | 42 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 12 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 7 |
| First-professional certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville had a total enrollment of 13,460 students (11,420 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 93% |
| Missouri | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 1 % |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers campus housing for 3,042 of its 11,420 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Edwardsville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,379 | 4,149 | 77% | 1,748 | 42% |
| Men | 2,124 | 1,634 | 77% | 739 | 45% |
| Women | 3,255 | 2,515 | 77% | 1,009 | 40% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (618) 650-3705
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,209 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,734 |
| Room and board | $ 5,819 |
| Room charge | $ 3,360 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 652 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,227 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (618) 650-3880
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 160 | 82 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 96 | 84 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 63 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $106,940 | 3 | $95,164 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 21 | $91,611 | 9 | $77,492 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $93,659 | 4 | $80,895 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 53 | $96,154 | 17 | $79,415 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 66 | $75,853 | 20 | $70,023 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 60 | $61,132 | 55 | $57,506 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 83 | $49,271 | 77 | $46,890 |
| Instructor | academic year | 29 | $37,014 | 44 | $38,679 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $27,730 | 15 | $27,621 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 247 | $57,031 | 211 | $48,768 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 73 | 82 | 155 |
| Track | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| Basketball | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 57 | 89 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing Research
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Museology/Museum Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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