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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, or SIUE, is located in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is the younger of the two constituent institutions of Southern Illinois University. It was established in the year 1957. According to US News & World Report's America's best colleges (2008), SIUE is considered a top tier school in the Midwest masters category and ranks among the top ten Midwest masters public colleges. Its Business school was ranked as a Best 290 Business School in the 2008 edition of the Princeton Review.
SIUE offers undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse areas of study. It is divided into the following academic divisions:
SIUE’s official mascot is Cory Cougar and their sports teams are nicknamed the Cougars.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 13,398 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio 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
http://www.siue.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 510 | business management, accounting, MIS, managerial economics, marketing research |
| Liberal Arts | 431 | sociology, history, English, speech and rhetoric, political science, geography, economics, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 377 | elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, health teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, instructional media design, secondary teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 217 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, nursing administration, various nursing, mental health nursing, surgical nurse, community nurse |
| Science | 211 | biology, chemistry, physics, biotechnology |
| Engineering | 199 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 194 | psychology, school psychology, art therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 110 | social work, public administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 109 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 82 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 76 | mass communication |
| Medical Support and Technology | 73 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 56 | computer science, computer engineering, computer and info science |
| Medicine | 54 | dentistry, advanced general dentistry, pharmacy |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | construction engineering tech |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 29 | fine arts |
| Music | 28 | music, music pedagogy |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | philosophy |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,078 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 721 | 47 |
| First-professional degree | 48 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 29 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 8 |
| First-professional certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville had a total enrollment of 13,398 students (11,496 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 92% |
| Missouri | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers campus housing for 3,500 of its 11,496 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 6,231 | 5,540 | 89% | 1,922 | 35% |
| Men | 2,407 | 2,191 | 91% | 814 | 37% |
| Women | 3,824 | 3,349 | 88% | 1,108 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| 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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,324 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,099 |
| Room and board | $ 7,071 |
| Room charge | $ 4,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 715 |
| Other expenses | $ 8,019 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 175900)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 176 | 94 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 90 | 97 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 56 | 98 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $120,899 | 10 | $105,558 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 29 | $107,710 | 9 | $96,436 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 19 | $93,612 | 19 | $86,785 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 72 | $107,840 | 40 | $92,175 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 70 | $84,023 | 25 | $77,267 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 63 | $63,554 | 53 | $65,528 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 77 | $57,236 | 88 | $52,308 |
| Instructor | academic year | 40 | $37,627 | 82 | $37,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 250 | $63,191 | 248 | $52,588 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 99 | 199 |
| Track | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 40 | 64 | 104 |
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
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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])
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music, General
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
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 nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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