Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
School info
3.5
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.1
Food
3.1
Clubs
3.6
Facilities
3.8
Internet
3.3
Location
3.6
Opportunities
3.5
Safety
3.3
Social
3.6
Happiness
3.8
Basic Information
Location
- Carbondale, IL
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public university
- Established: 1869
- Founder: Daniel Brush, Southern Illinois Normal University (chartered by the Twenty-Sixth Illinois General Assembly)
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Southern Illinois University - Carbondale offers over 100 master's degrees and 40 doctoral degrees
- in addition to various other professional and certificate programs. Therefore
- the total number of degree courses is approximately **140-150**
Key Area
- Plant Soil Science and Agricultural Systems
- Cyber Security and Privacy
- Data Science and AI
- Systems and Networking
- Data Mining and Big Data Analytics
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 11,790 students
- Undergraduates: The total number of undergraduate students enrolled at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale for fall 2024 is approximately 10,000 to 11,000 students
- Postgraduates: 5,107 postgraduate students (as of Fall 2022)
- Academic Staff: The number of academic staff at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale is approximately 150-200, based on the faculty listings provided in the sources. However, this is an estimate and the exact number may vary depending on the specific departments and programs
Notable Alumni
- Roland Burris
- Hannibal Buress
- Lee England Jr.
- Randy Savage
- Jim Belushi
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Good reviews
Overall 5
I have nothing bad to say about SIU except for the parking division. Everything is amazing. Staff is caring and truly invests in your success. Carbondale is the perfect mix of city and small town for enough night life but also acts as an isolation zone. Campus is gorgeous. Classes are fun. Opportunities are endless. GO DAWGS.
Overall 5
SIU was remarkable and is such an underrated gem ! Give Saluki Nation a shot and you will not regret it !
Overall 5
Very good school!
Overall 5
Love SIU
Overall 4.9
This school is awesome
Overall 4.8
Southern Illinois is a great school ! Would definitely recommend checking out the campus.
Overall 4.7
I recommend this campus as it has lots of opportunities you can't imagine!
Overall 4.6
Great school and outstanding classes. Could not be happier with my choice!
Overall 4.6
Best ever had
Overall 4.6
Great school
Bad reviews
Overall 1
School no good
Overall 1.5
Dangerous school! There are often robberies, home break-ins, and hit and runs. Worse- the school doesn't care! Faculty, staff, and counseling are unhelpful. This place is a toxic and traumatic place. DON'T GO.
Overall 1.8
Never felt so traumatized and disrespected and utterly helpless until I came on campus. Worst years of my existence