Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admissions
Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale acceptance rate
86.9%
9,433 of 10,858 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Less selective. With a rate like this, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is often a likely or safety school for students who meet its requirements.
Key numbers
- Yield: 19% of admitted students enrolled (1,758 of 9,433).
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Common questions about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale admitted 86.9% of applicants (9,433 of 10,858) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
1,758 of the 9,433 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 19%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
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