SIUE Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
89.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Average | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into SIUE and can I get accepted? The school has a 90% acceptance rate ranking it #61 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 5,615 out of 6,273 applicants were admitted making Southern Illinois University Edwardsville an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 49 percent. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1060-1290Applicants Submitting SAT
3%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
| SAT Math 25th | 530 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1060 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 670 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1290 |
| Average SAT Score | 1180 |
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 typically requires applicants to be in the top 49 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1060 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 940. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1180 out of 1600. The school ranks #19 in Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. 3 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1290 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 1175 to 1290 | Avg + | 90%-94% |
| 1060 to 1175 | Avg - | 84%-90% |
| 945 to 1060 | Reach | 76%-84% |
| Less than 945 | Low | <76% |
SIUE ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
20-26Applicants Submitting ACT
98%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Average ACT Score | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into SIUE?
Admission data indicates that SIUE regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #19 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 98 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 90%-94% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 84%-90% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 76%-84% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <76% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.36*Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #27 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SIUE accepts 90% of all applicants.
High School Class Rank
75% of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 17% |
| Top 25% of class | 42% |
| Top 50% of class | 75% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 25% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 3% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,751 | 2,522 | 6,273 |
| Accepted | 3,345 | 2,270 | 5,615 |
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 90% | 90% |
| Enrolled | 988 | 809 | 1,797 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 30% | 36% | 32% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
May 1, 2020Days left to Apply
146Applicants have 146 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on May 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to SIUE before the May 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| Mar 14 | Mar 27 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
| Apr 4 | Apr 14 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | 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
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149231 IPEDS survey data for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
