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

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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.