Established in 1869, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Carbondale (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Springfield, Edwardsville, Alton, East St. Louis. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 151 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SIUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
