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You have the passion and
potential to succeed.
SIUE is about dreaming big
and achieving more than
you thought possible.
SIUE offers all of the
benefits and resources of a
large university and the
personal attention of a small,
private college.
EXPECT MORE Total enrollment of 14,265
This fall, we welcomed:
2,096 freshmen
1,266 transfers
2,660-acre campus, just 25 minutes from St. Louis
Average freshman ACT – 23.5
16:1 student faculty ratio
Average class size 23
$300 million in campus improvements
EXPECT MOREMission
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville is a student-centered
educational community dedicated to
communicating, expanding and
integrating knowledge. In a spirit of
collaboration enriched by diverse
ideas, our comprehensive and unique
array of undergraduate and graduate
programs develops professionals,
scholars and leaders who shape a
changing world.
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VisionSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
will achieve greater national and global
recognition and academic prominence
through innovative and interdisciplinary
programs that empower individuals to
achieve their full potential.
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Nationally
Recognized for
Excellence
Washington Monthly ranks SIUE
among the top 40 out of all master’s
granting universities in the country.
SIUE is first among all master’s
institutions in Illinois on the national
magazine’s list.
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Nationally
Recognized for
Excellence
For the 12th consecutive
year, U.S. News & World
Report Best Colleges
lists SIUE among the top
10 public universities in
the best Regional
Master’s Universities
Midwest.
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Nationally
Recognized for
Excellence
SIUE received the 2015 Higher education
Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award
from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
INSIGHT Into Diversity selected SIUE based on
exemplary diversity and inclusion initiatives, and
ability to embrace a broad definition of diversity
on campus.
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Academic ExcellenceAt SIUE, you will find:
Nationally accredited academic programs
Engaged, accessible faculty
State-of-the-art facilities
The lowest tuition and fees of all
four-year institutions in Illinois
All the benefits and resources of a large university and the
personal attention of a small, private college.
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Campus Life
at SIUE
Intramural Sports
Fraternities and
Sororities
Student
Government
Academic Clubs
Honor Societies
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Campus Life
at SIUE
Co-ops
Internships
Study Abroad
Undergraduate
Research
Career
Development
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Men’s Sports˗ Baseball
˗ Basketball
˗ Cross-Country
˗ Golf
˗ Soccer
˗ Tennis
˗ Track (Indoor and
Outdoor)
˗ Wrestling
Women’s Sports˗ Basketball
˗ Cross-Country
˗ Soccer
˗ Softball
˗ Golf
˗ Tennis
˗ Track (Indoor and
Outdoor)
˗ Volleyball
NCAA Division I Athletics
Campus Recreation offers a wide variety of intramural and club sports
EXPECT MOREFreshman Profile
SIUE Freshman
Class
78% rank in the top
half of their high
school graduating
class
Average ACT of the
Middle 50%: 20-26
Apply early at siue.edu/applyPriority filing deadline – December 1
Final application deadline – May 1
EXPECT MOREApply Now!
Materials Needed:
Complete application
$30 application fee
Official high school
transcript
ACT and/or SAT composite
score
Requirements:
Meet the published deadline
Grade point average
ACT and/or SAT composite
score
Apply early at siue.edu/applyPriority filing deadline – December 1
Final application deadline – May 1
EXPECT MOREPaying for College
*Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 semester hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2015-2016.
**Based on a shared room in freshman residence hall, meal plan A and includes campus housing activity fee
For SIUE student receiving aid in 2015-2016 the average financial aid received from all sources was $12,280
In-state / High-Achiever Scholars
GEO ScholarsOut-of-state
Residents
Tuition $7,662.00 $9,194.40 $19,155.00
Fees* $2,584.50 $2,584.50 $2,584.50
Room & Board** $9,051.00 $9,051.00 $9,051.00
Total $19,297.50 $20,829.90 $30,790.50
EXPECT MOREPaying for CollegeScholarship/Award and Application Deadline Criteria
Meridian Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1)Full tuition, fees, room and board. Visit siue.edu/meridian to apply.
Admitted Freshman with an ACT > 27 will be considered.
Cougar Pride Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1)Up to $16,000 over 4 years
Admitted Freshman (ACT > 23) and transfers (3.0 GPA) will be considered
Johnetta Haley Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1)Up to $8,000 over 4 years
Admitted Freshman (ACT > 23) and transfers (3.0 GPA) will be considered. Designed to support students who are underrepresented in their anticipated field of study.
High Achiever Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1)In-state tuition eligibility. Equates to approx. $11,000 tuition reduction annually.
First-time, full time admitted out-of-state freshman with an ACT >27
GEO Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1)Special tuition rate equal to as much as $9,400 (1.2 times the current Illinois in-state tuition rate)
First-time, full time admitted out-of-sate freshman with an ACT >23 or who have been recognized for outstanding talent
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Important Deadlines December 1
Priority filing date for applications
Deadline for scholarship consideration
January 1 Submit your FAFSA as early as
possible
May 1 Freshman application deadline
Housing application deadline
Springboard to Success registration deadline
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What’s Next?
Submit admission application˗ siue.edu/apply
Complete the FAFSA to determine financial
aid eligibility˗ fafsa.ed.gov
Take placement tests, if needed
Register for Springboard to Success˗ siue.edu/springboard
Apply for campus housing ˗ siue.edu/housing