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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Campus Box 1027
Edwardsville, IL 62026

Official telephone: (618) 650-2000
Fax number: (618) 650-5013
Website: www.siue.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Todd Burrell,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 618 650-3705
800 447-7483 (toll free)
618 650-5013 (fax)
admissions@siue.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: December 1
Final filing date for fall: May 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 3%
Application fee: $30
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 18 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 860) and minimum 2.5 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: May 1 for SAT I/ACT, May 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
History: 2 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 15 required, 19 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of dance program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.37
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 85%
Average ACT: 23 English, 22 math, 23 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 26
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 1%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 99%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,786
Number of applicants offered admission: 6,869 (88%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,096 (31%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 15%
Room deposit amount: $300, partially refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 2 semesters

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SIUE Admission Criteria — New Freshmen

Freshman applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

  1. Meet the published deadlines.
     
  2. Successfully complete the high school course pattern requirements:
    • 4 years of English
    • 3 years of math
    • 3 years of lab science
    • 3 years of social science, and
    • 2 years of electives

Priority consideration for admission will be given to students whose applications are complete by the priority deadline of December 1. Applications received after the priority deadline are subject to additional review by the Admissions Review Committee. Applications completed after the final application deadline will not be considered for admission.

Typical Freshman Academic Profile*
Class Rank 78% within to half of high school class
ACT (SAT equivalent) 22–27 (middle 50% range: 20-25)

* Applicants who do not fall within these typical ranges may be considered for admission, but are subject to additional review.

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