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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1 Hairpin Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62026

Official telephone: (618) 650-2000
Fax number: (618) 692-2081
Website: https://www.siue.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 447-SIUE
800 447-SIUE (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: May 1
Application fee: $40
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • particular talent/ability considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.54
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 77%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 8,995
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 8,821
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 15%

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SIUE Admission Criteria — New Freshmen

Freshman applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

  1. Meet the published deadlines.
     
  2. Successfully complete the high school course pattern requirements:
    • 4 years of English
    • 3 years of math
    • 3 years of lab science
    • 3 years of social science, and
    • 2 years of electives

Priority consideration for admission will be given to students whose applications are complete by the priority deadline of December 1. Applications received after the priority deadline are subject to additional review by the Admissions Review Committee. Applications completed after the final application deadline will not be considered for admission.

Typical Freshman Academic Profile*
Class Rank 78% within to half of high school class
ACT (SAT equivalent) 22–27 (middle 50% range: 20-25)

* Applicants who do not fall within these typical ranges may be considered for admission, but are subject to additional review.

The easiest and best way to apply for admission is with the online application. There is a non-refundable $30 application fee. A few waiver is available for those who qualify. Click here to view information about obtaining a fee waiver.

If you prefer, you may download, print, fill out, and mail a .pdf application.

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