Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Acceptance Rate
Edwardsville, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,937
- Admitted
- 8,688
- Yield
- 18.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's acceptance rate has risen from 87% in 2014–15 to 97.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,594 to 8,937 (+18%) over that period.
Its 97.2% rate makes Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville more selective than about 5% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 18.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,594 | 6,604 | 87% | 2,126 |
| 2015–16 | 7,786 | 6,869 | 88.2% | 2,096 |
| 2016–17 | 7,274 | 6,496 | 89.3% | 1,935 |
| 2017–18 | 6,273 | 5,615 | 89.5% | 1,797 |
| 2018–19 | 6,410 | 5,605 | 87.4% | 1,706 |
| 2019–20 | 7,306 | 6,259 | 85.7% | 1,667 |
| 2020–21 | 8,773 | 7,461 | 85% | 1,554 |
| 2021–22 | 8,995 | 8,821 | 98.1% | 1,992 |
| 2022–23 | 9,325 | 9,093 | 97.5% | 1,866 |
| 2023–24 | 8,937 | 8,688 | 97.2% | 1,602 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,156 | 5,039 | 97.7% |
| Men | 3,358 | 3,231 | 96.2% |
| Unknown | 423 | 418 | 98.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–590 | 49% |
| SAT Math | 440–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–26 | 19% |
How Southern Illinois University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's acceptance rate?
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's acceptance rate is 97.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,688 admitted of 8,937 applicants).
Is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville test optional?
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville received 8,937 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,688.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?
Admitted students at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville typically scored 460–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 440–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville getting harder to get into?
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 87% in 2014–15 to 97.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.siue.edu/.