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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
(SIU)
Part of Southern Illinois University System
About
Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Originally founded as a normal college, the university today provides programs in a variety of disciplines. SIU was granted...
Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Originally founded as a normal college, the university today provides programs in a variety of disciplines. SIU was granted limited university status in 1943 and began offering graduate degrees in 1950. A separate campus was established in Edwardsville, Illinois in 1957, eventually becoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 451 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 17 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,238
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 13.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Southern Illinois University Carbondale?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 451-500, US News Rank 1297.
When was Southern Illinois University Carbondale founded?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale was founded in 1869.
What are the top subjects at Southern Illinois University Carbondale?
Top subjects at Southern Illinois University Carbondale include: Agricultural Sciences, Law & Legal Studies, Communication & Media Studies, Computer Science, Psychology.
Where is Southern Illinois University Carbondale located?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is located in Carbondale, United States.