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Your chances of getting into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

98%
Admission Difficulty for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SIUE is 98%.  Its admission rate is the 64th lowest in Illinois.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SIUE and can you get accepted?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 8,821 out of the 8,995 who applied were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 65 percent on standardized admission tests. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.54 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1040 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 49% of students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

SIUE SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

920-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

49%
SAT Scores for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 450
SAT Composite 25th 920
SAT Scores for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1160
Average SAT Score 1040

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville score in the top 74 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 920-1160 and the average score is 1040.  SIUE ranks #32 in the state of Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1040 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1040, you have around a 98% chance of being admitted. A 1040 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >99%
1040 to 1160 Avg + 98%-99%
920 to 1040 Avg - 96%-98%
800 to 920 Reach 93%-96%
Less than 800 Low <93%
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SIUE ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-26 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

26%
ACT Scores for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 26
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into SIUE?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

SIUE regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >99%
22 to 26 Avg + 98%-99%
19 to 22 Avg - 97%-98%
16 to 19 Reach 94%-97%
Less than 16 Low <94%
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SIUE GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.54

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into SIUE. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was 3.54 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #17 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.54 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SIUE accepts 98% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

77% of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 19%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 77%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 5,901 3,094 8,995
Accepted 5,799 3,022 8,821
Acceptance Rate 98% 98% 98%
Enrolled 1,238 754 1,992
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 25% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

May 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149231 IPEDS survey data for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

FAQs

Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prefer SAT or ACT?

49% of students submit their SAT scores to SIUE. 26% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

98% of those who apply are granted admission to SIUE. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1160. 49% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 26. 26% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.