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$13,334
per year
In-State Tuition
92%
Acceptance Rate
62%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an educational institution in Carbondale, IL. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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37 of 37 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Engineering
Major: Automotive Engineering Technology
Business & Finance
Arts & Communications
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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In-State Students
SIU Carbondale offers automatic freshman merit awards by unweighted GPA, up to $1,500 to $5,500 a year, and the full-ride Chancellor's Scholarship by application.
For students entering Fall 2027
Saluki Maroon Scholarship (2.75-2.99 GPA)
Automatic$1,500 per year · Up to $1,500/year for four years, total up to $6,000
Renewable: FAFSA each year, full-time enrollment and SIU cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Automatic review at admission. Awarding begins in September for Fall 2027 admits and concludes when funds are exhausted.
Band is 2.75-2.99; you receive only the award for your band. For U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented residents or deferred-action students taking classes on the Carbondale campus.
Saluki Silver Scholarship (3.0-3.49 GPA)
Automatic$2,500 per year · Up to $2,500/year for four years, total up to $10,000
Renewable: FAFSA each year, full-time enrollment and SIU cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Automatic review at admission. Awarding begins in September for Fall 2027 admits and concludes when funds are exhausted.
Band is 3.0-3.49; you receive only the award for your band. For U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented residents or deferred-action students taking classes on the Carbondale campus.
Saluki Gold Scholarship (3.5-3.79 GPA)
Automatic$3,500 per year · Up to $3,500/year for four years, total up to $14,000
Renewable: FAFSA each year, full-time enrollment and SIU cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Automatic review at admission. Awarding begins in September for Fall 2027 admits and concludes when funds are exhausted.
Band is 3.5-3.79; you receive only the award for your band. For U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented residents or deferred-action students taking classes on the Carbondale campus.
University Excellence Scholarship (3.8+ GPA)
AutomaticPages differ: up to $5,500/year, total up to $22,000, on the freshman page; valued between $5,500/year and up on the terms page.
Renewable: FAFSA each year, full-time enrollment and SIU cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Automatic review at admission. Awarding begins in September for Fall 2027 admits and concludes when funds are exhausted.
For U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented residents or deferred-action students taking classes on the Carbondale campus.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$9,415
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$53,390
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,543
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 61 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 58 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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