Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Admissions
Interested in attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, SIUE accepted 98% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 8,995 people applied and 8,821 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things SIUE considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Class Rank
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Standardized Test Scores
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
Grades
Students who recently attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.52. 19% of freshmen who attended SIUE were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SIUE is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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