Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public college in Carbondale, Illinois and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 18 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,503 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $16,014 and the per-credit hour charge is $320. The school offers on-campus day care, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: siu.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Online degrees:No
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:No
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:Yes
Online library services:No
Remedial services:No
Master's degrees:No
Post-master's certificates:No
Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students

1,393 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:6,754
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,593
Pell Grant students:2,867
Online and distance education undergrad students:1,358

Part-time students

17%
Students over 25 years old

20%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$321

In-district tuition and fees

$15,240

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

18 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
Personal and Culinary Services(1)
Education(1)
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(3)

Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Social Sciences(1)
Transportation and Materials Moving(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(3)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(3)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:46%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

299 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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