First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: siu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | *MATH 150: Calculus I Math | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | *MATH 150: Calculus I & *MATH 250: Calculus II Math | 8 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | *ECON 241: Macroeconomics Social Science | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | *ECON 240: Microeconomics Social Science | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | *HIST 101A/B: The History of World Civ Humanities | 6 credits |
| European History | 3 | *HIST 205A/B: History of Western Civilization Social Science | 6 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers | 3 credits |
| 2-D Art and Design (15) | 3 | *UCC Fine Arts Substitution Fine Arts 3 |
Show all 43 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | *MATH 150: Calculus I Math | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | *MATH 150: Calculus I & *MATH 250: Calculus II Math | 8 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | *ECON 241: Macroeconomics Social Science | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | *ECON 240: Microeconomics Social Science | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | *HIST 101A/B: The History of World Civ Humanities | 6 credits |
| European History | 3 | *HIST 205A/B: History of Western Civilization Social Science | 6 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers & CS 202…CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers & CS 202: Intro to Computer Science 7 | |
| 2-D Art and Design (15) | 3 | *UCC Fine Arts Substitution Fine Arts 3 | |
| 3-D Art and Design (16) | 3 | *UCC Fine Arts Substitution Fine Arts 3 | |
| African American History (10) | 3 | AFR 109: Intro to Black America | 3 credits |
| Art History (13) | 3 | *AD 101: Intro to Visual Culture Fine Arts | 3 credits |
| Biology (20) | 3 | *PLB/ZOOL 115: General Biology Life Science | 3 credits |
| Biology (20) | 4 | *ZOOL 118: Principles of Animal Biology Life Science | 4 credits |
| Biology (20) | 5 | *BIOL 211: Intro Cell Biology & Genetics or ZOOL…*BIOL 211: Intro Cell Biology & Genetics or ZOOL 118: Principles of Animal Biology Life Science 4 | |
| Calculus AB Subscore (69) | 4 | *MATH 150: Calculus I Math | 4 credits |
| Chemistry (25) | 3 | *CHEM 106: Chemistry and Society Physical Science | 3 credits |
| Chemistry (25) | 4 | *CHEM 200/201: Introduction to Chemical…*CHEM 200/201: Introduction to Chemical Principles with Lab Physical Science 4 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture (28) | 3 | *CHIN 120A/120B: Elementary Chinese and CHIN…*CHIN 120A/120B: Elementary Chinese and CHIN 201A: Intermediate Chinese Humanities 9 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture (28) | 4 | *CHIN 120A/120B: Elementary Chinese and CHIN…*CHIN 120A/120B: Elementary Chinese and CHIN 201A/201B: Intermediate Chinese Humanities 12 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | *POLS 250: Introduction to Comparative Politics…*POLS 250: Introduction to Comparative Politics Social Science 3 | |
| Computer Science A (31) | 3 | CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A (31) | 4 | CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers & CS 202…CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers & CS 202: Intro to Computer Science 7 | |
| Computer Science B no longer offered | 4 | CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers & CS 202…CS 201: Problem Solving with Computers & CS 202: Intro to Computer Science 7 | |
| Cybersecurity (71) | 3 | ITEC 216: Security Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| Drawing (14) | 3 | *UCC Fine Arts Substitution Fine Arts 3 | |
| English Language and Composition (36) | 3 | *ENGL 101: English Composition I Composition I | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition (36) | 5 | *ENGL 101: English Composition I & *ENGL 102…*ENGL 101: English Composition I & *ENGL 102: English Composition II Composition I & II 6 | |
| English Literature and Composition (37) | 3 | *ENGL 121: The Western Literacy Tradition Humanities | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science (40) | 3 | *GEOL 111/112: Geology and the Environment with…*GEOL 111/112: Geology and the Environment with Lab Physical Science 3 | |
| French Language and Culture (48) | 3 | FR 123A/123B: Elementary French May be petitioned…FR 123A/123B: Elementary French May be petitioned for UCC Humanities Credit 6 | |
| French Language and Culture (48) | 4 | FR 123A/123B: Elementary French and FR 201A…FR 123A/123B: Elementary French and FR 201A: Intermediate French May be petitioned for UCC Humanities Credit 9 | |
| French Language and Culture (48) | 5 | FR 123A/123B: Elementary French and FR 201A/201B…FR 123A/123B: Elementary French and FR 201A/201B: Intermediate French May be petitioned for UCC Humanities Credit 12 | |
| German Language and Culture (55) | 3 | *GER 101A/101B: Elementary German and GER 201A…*GER 101A/101B: Elementary German and GER 201A: Intermediate German Humanities 9 | |
| German Language and Culture (55) | 4 | *GER 101A/101B: Elementary German and GER…*GER 101A/101B: Elementary German and GER 201A/201B: Intermediate German Humanities 12 | |
| Government and Politics: United States (57) | 3 | *POLS 114: Introduction to American Politics Social Science | 3 credits |
| Human Geography (53) | 3 | *GEOG 103: World Geography Social Science | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture (62) | 3 | LCIS 100A/100B: Variable Elementary Languages May…LCIS 100A/100B: Variable Elementary Languages May be petitioned for UCC Humanities Credit 6 | |
| Italian Language and Culture (62) | 4 | LCIS 100A/100B: Variable Elementary Languages &…LCIS 100A/100B: Variable Elementary Languages & *UCC Humanities Sub May be petitioned for UCC Humanities Credit 9 | |
| Italian Language and Culture (62) | 5 | LCIS 100A/100B: Variable Elementary Languages &…LCIS 100A/100B: Variable Elementary Languages & *UCC Humanities Sub *2 May be petitioned for UCC Humanities Credit 12 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture (64) | 3 | *JPN 131A/131B: Elementary Japanese and JPN 201A…*JPN 131A/131B: Elementary Japanese and JPN 201A: Intermediate Japanese Humanities 9 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture (64) | 4 | *JPN 131A/131B: Elementary Japanese and JPN…*JPN 131A/131B: Elementary Japanese and JPN 201A/201B: Intermediate Japanese Humanities 12 | |
| Latin | 3 | *CLAS 133A/133B: Elementary Latin Humanities | 6 credits |
| Latin | 4 | *CLAS 133A/133B: Elementary Latin and CLAS 202A…*CLAS 133A/133B: Elementary Latin and CLAS 202A: Intermediate Latin Humanities 9 | |
| Latin | 5 | *CLAS 133A/133B: Elementary Latin and CLAS…*CLAS 133A/133B: Elementary Latin and CLAS 202A/202B: Intermediate Latin Humanities 12 | |
| Music Theory (75) | 3 | MUS 104A: Aural Skills & MUS 105A: Basic Harmony | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 (83) | 3 | *PHYS 101: Physics that Changed the World Physical Science | 3 credits |
| Physics 1 (83) | 4 | *PHYS 203/253A: College Physics Physical Science | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 (84) | 3 | *PHYS 101: Physics that Changed the World Physical Science | 3 credits |
| Physics 2 (84) | 4 | *PHYS 203/253A: College Physics Physical Science | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | *PHYS 101: Physics that Changed the World Physical Science | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | *PHYS 205/255B: University Physics Physical Science | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | *PHYS 101: Physics that Changed the World Physical Science | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | *PHYS 205/255A: University Physics & PHYS 206A…*PHYS 205/255A: University Physics & PHYS 206A: Problem Solving for PHYS 205A Physical Science 5 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | *MATH 111: Precalculus Math | 4 credits |
| Psychology (85) | 3 | *PSYC 102: Introduction to Psychology Social Science | 3 credits |
| Research (23) | 3 | *ENGL101 or 102 & Elective credit | 6 credits |
| Seminar (22) | 3 | *ENGL 101 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture (87) | 3 | *SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish Humanities | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture (87) | 4 | *SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN…*SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN 201A: Intermediate Spanish Humanities 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture (87) | 5 | *SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN…*SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN 201A/201B: Intermediate Spanish Humanities 12 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture (89) | 3 | *SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN…*SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN 201A: Intermediate Spanish Humanities 9 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture (89) | 4 | *SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN…*SPAN 140A/140B: Elementary Spanish and SPAN 201A/201B: Intermediate Spanish Humanities 12 | |
| Statistics (90) | 3 | *MATH 101: Introduction to Contempory Math Math | 3 credits |
| Statistics (90) | 4 | *MATH 282: Introduction to Statistics Math | 3 credits |
| United States History (07) | 3 | *HIST 110: Twentieth Century America Social Science | 3 credits |
Source: registrar.siu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 122 |
| Psychology | 71 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 68 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 66 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 65 |
| Criminology | 58 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 57 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 52 |
Show the other 80 majors
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 49 |
| Accounting | 48 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 45 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 44 |
| Information Technology | 42 |
| Social Work | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 38 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 35 |
| Forestry | 35 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 33 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 32 |
| Architecture | 29 |
| Management Science | 28 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 28 |
| Computer Science | 27 |
| Animal Sciences | 27 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 25 |
| Journalism | 24 |
| Finance | 24 |
| Radio and Television | 23 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 22 |
| Fire Services Administration | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Physiology | 17 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 17 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 16 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other | 15 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 |
| History | 14 |
| Civil Engineering | 14 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other | 14 |
| Agricultural Economics | 12 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 12 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 12 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Soil Science and Agronomy | 11 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 |
| Interior Design | 9 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Computer Engineering | 8 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 7 |
| History Teacher Education | 6 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 6 |
| Microbiology | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Music | 6 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 5 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 5 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 5 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 4 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Agriculture | 3 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 2 |
| Linguistics | 2 |
| Food Science and Technology, Other | 2 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Carbondale, IL
53,199 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
Nearest hub airport
St Louis Lambert International (STL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20
Elevation
456 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
23°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
11.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
38 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$780 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Southeast Missouri State University33 mi
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- Greenville University82 mi
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- Saint Louis University84 mi
- University of Southern Indiana86 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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