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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$20,786 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$7,794 tuition
$8,648 on campus room & board
$1,100 books
$3,244 fees

$32,477 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$19,485 tuition
$8,648 on campus room & board
$1,100 books
$3,244 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$4,799 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
89% of students receive aid
51% get federal aid ($5,740 avg)
45% get state aid ($4,905 avg)
28% get institn'l aid ($4,799 avg)
73% get loans ($6,467 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.03% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.91% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$14,767,835
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $9,583 68%
Federal Grant Aid $5,740 51%
Pell Grants $4,703 49%
Other Federal Grants $2,017 31%
Institution Grant Aid $4,799 28%
State Grant Aid $4,905 45%
Student Loans $6,467 73%
Federal Loans $6,161 72%
Other Loans $9,595 3%
Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: March 1
Financial aid deadline: April 1
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: within 4 weeks of notification
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
425 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901-4512
(618) 536-4405
http://admissions.siuc.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $260
Out of State $650

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 2
  • Myra from Carbondale, IL
  • May-20-2013 I am a current student here

    The nature that surrounds this area and the community makes this school but the school itself isn't worth the money.

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  • 5
  • Kristopher from Mascoutah, IL
  • Mar-14-2013 I am a current student here

    I think that for the quality of education I am getting at SIUC the experience I am also receiving is equal to the money that is being spent. I think the cost is very comparable to other colleges we looked at.

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  • 5
  • Nathaniel from Tonica, IL
  • Jan-30-2013 I am a current student here

    There are plenty opportunities to gain hands-on experience in my intended major. The advisement board also works with you to find opportunities to obtain internships and externships that will help you along the path toward your career goals.

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