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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range930 to 1160

ACT Range20 to 27

Average GPA3.54

Acceptance Rate97.5%

At SIUE, the 97.5% acceptance rate lets you use testing strategically rather than defensively. If your GPA is near the 3.54 entering average, you can choose test-optional with confidence; if you submit, aim for the upper SAT range around 1160 or ACT around 27.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville facts and stats

Quick Facts

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enrolls about 8,945 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. SIUE has a 76% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

Edwardsville, IL

Undergrad Enrollment8,945

Freshman Retention76%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation Rate55%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Southern Illinois University Edwardsville application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because SIUE is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes to improve your score or strengthen a superscore if applicable. With the May 1 Regular Decision deadline, a December senior-year retake should still leave time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

SIUE is a public university in the Ohio Valley Conference, with in-state tuition of $9,576 and out-of-state tuition of $9,576. About 63% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $7,235.

In-State Tuition$9,576

Out-of-State Tuition$9,576

Room and Board$10,951

Average Merit Award$7,235

Application Fee$40

Students on Aid63%

Average Aid Package$14,287

Average Debt at Grad$24,890

At SIUE, out-of-state tuition is $9,576, with room and board adding about $10,951. About 63% of students receive financial aid, and the average aid package is $14,287. For students receiving merit aid, the average award is $7,235. Graduates leave with an average debt of $24,890.