About SIU
Greatness Happens Here
SIU is where brains and heart intersect. Our beautiful campus is home to major opportunities in a number of fields. We welcome students from all walks of life from around the world and pride ourselves on inclusivity.
There truly is something for everyone. Let us show you all the amazing things we have to offer. See for yourself by scheduling a campus visit, or you can jump right in and apply now.
About SIU
What's a Saluki?
It's a dog, right? Yeah, but at SIU it's so much more. It's a mindset. Once a Saluki, always a Saluki.
Research at SIU
Ranked among the top 5 percent of all U.S. higher education institutions for research, our students are making an impact in Southern Illinois and around the globe.
Point of Pride
The First Saluki Center earned the 2021 Silver Excellence Award in the First-generation Student Success category from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators/Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. The center also was named a First-Gen Forward Campus by the Center for First-generation Student Success in 2020.
At a Glance
Total Enrollment (including part-time): 11,366
Total Full-Time Students: 6,796
Undergraduate Students (full and part-time): 8,299
Professional Practice and Graduate Students
(full and part-time): 3,067
Female Students: 49.2%
Male Students: 50.3%
Average Undergraduate Age: 23.5
Ethnic Minority Enrollment: 28.0%
Information retrieved from the Factbook 2019-2020, Institutional Research and Studies