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The Office of Admissions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced today that the fall 2026 undergraduate admission application is open. The graduate admission application will open on August 25. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply online at siue.edu/apply.

All undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. pay in-state tuition. SIUE undergraduate students benefit from one of the lowest tuition rates in Illinois, and new undergrads pay a guaranteed tuition rate for four consecutive years.

International students benefit from special rates that keep tuition affordable for all students.

"Students and families continue to seek out SIUE as a top-quality choice for higher education in Illinois and the Greater St. Louis area," said Samantha Ray, director of undergraduate admissions. "SIUE offers a high-value education with significantly lower tuition costs. At SIUE, we seek to make upward socioeconomic mobility possible for everyone."

There is no undergraduate application fee. The graduate application fee is $40. SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission consideration, but students are encouraged to submit them for course placement purposes.

For full scholarship consideration, students are encouraged to apply by December 1. SIUE offers several need- and merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students, including the prestigious Meridian Scholarship, which includes full tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and a meal plan for four years. Graduate students should apply to the University by December 1 to be considered for the Competitive Graduate Award, which provides a tuition waiver and stipend to selected students. Scholarship details are available at siue.edu/paying-for-college.

As SIUE continues to make education accessible to all, the University provides a robust online education catalog. Sixteen percent of SIUE students—the majority of whom are graduate students—take classes fully online. Undergraduates can choose from seven online bachelor's degrees and an online general education pathway.

Details about admission requirements for undergraduate students are available at siue.edu/apply/undergraduate. Admission requirements for individual graduate programs can be found at siue.edu/apply/graduate.

"SIUE offers a wide variety of programs designed to help students develop knowledge and skills that are valued by employers. A degree from SIUE can prepare students for leadership roles and career advancement,” said James Monahan, EdD, director of graduate and international admissions.

Students and their families are encouraged to visit campus before or after completing the admission application. Visit opportunities are available online at siue.edu/visit. 

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