More selective than 2% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
49% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 19% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SIUE over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
SIUE SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SIUE is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 600 |
| SAT math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1190 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SIUE admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 98% | 490–600 | 460–590 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 97% | 460–590 | 440–570 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SIUE compared with other Illinois colleges?
SIUE has the 52nd-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Monmouth College | 91% | 65% | $17,133 |
| 46 | Concordia University-Chicago | 93% | 36% | $18,436 |
| 47 | Rockford University | 93% | 47% | $22,436 |
| 48 | National Louis University | 95% | 30% | $12,641 |
| 49 | Benedictine University | 95% | 50% | $22,313 |
| 50 | Roosevelt University | 97% | 35% | $20,194 |
| 51 | Greenville University | 98% | 40% | $19,533 |
| 52 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | 98% | 57% | $14,889 |
| 53 | Saint Anthony College of Nursing | 100% | — | — |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at SIUE
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SIUE admissions questions
What is the SIUE acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accepts 98% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,688 of 8,937 applicants were admitted.
Does SIUE require the SAT or ACT?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 49% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SIUE?
The middle 50% of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enrolled first-year students scored 950–1190 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SIUE?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,602 of 8,688).
Is SIUE getting harder to get into?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accepted 98% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 97% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville overview