Southern Illinois University
at Carbondale
425 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901

OR

Southern Illinois university at Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026
Southern Illinois university is a multi-campus university containing two institutions: Southern Illinois university at Carbondale and Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. One of only two systems of public higher education among Illinois colleges, Southern Illinois University provides educational opportunities at five separate locations. Each Southern Illinois University location thrives on diversity and a unique blend of students, and the instructional, research, and service missions of the two constituent institutions reflect the needs of the geographic areas in which they are located.

The university is a modern and comprehensive post-secondary educational institution that offers a range of academic programs leading to associate, baccalaureate, master.s, specialist, doctoral, and professional degrees. Southern Illinois University is also committed to serving statewide, national, and international needs through a commitment to educational activities including community service, research and training exchanges, and international student exchange programs.
Quick Facts:
  • Southern Illinois University enrolls over 35,000 students.
  • Southern Illinois University offers programs from two-year technical curricula to PhDs in 32 fields including law, medicine, and dental medicine.
  • Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville offers easy access to the professional and cultural opportunities of metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, just 25 minutes from the campus.
  • U.S. News & World Report named Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville among America.s Best Colleges for their Senior Assignment Program, an integrative learning experience required of all seniors prior to graduation.
  • The only pharmacy school in downstate Illinois, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.s School of Pharmacy offers a highly competitive program in which only one of five applicants is accepted.
  • Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is included in the Princeton Review as a .Best in the Midwest. and .Best Value. institution.
  • Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is acknowledged as one of the most diverse campuses not only among Illinois colleges but among universities nationwide.
  • Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is classified as a comprehensive research university.fewer than 200 public universities hold this prestigious designation.

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