International applicants · 2026–27
Southern Illinois University Carbondale: what international applicants need
Carbondale, Illinois
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are Southern Illinois University Carbondale's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.
What is Southern Illinois University Carbondale's acceptance rate?
86.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Southern Illinois University Carbondale admitted 9,433 of its 10,858 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
No. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Carbondale?
The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 430–570 in Math and 470–590 in Reading and Writing (37% of them sent SAT scores).
- On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–25.
- If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source
How much is Southern Illinois University Carbondale's application fee for international students?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's application fee is $40 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.
Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?
Yes. Southern Illinois University Carbondale accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.
- Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.
Which English tests does Southern Illinois University Carbondale accept?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale accept the Duolingo English Test?
Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests Southern Illinois University Carbondale accepts for 2026–27.
How many recommendation letters does Southern Illinois University Carbondale require?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does Southern Illinois University Carbondale require the Common App personal essay?
No. Southern Illinois University Carbondale doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does Southern Illinois University Carbondale have?
158 of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's 8,553 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.8%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does Southern Illinois University Carbondale cost for international students?
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $13,334, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,341. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $29,726 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $40International applicantsUS applicants: $40
- Common App fee waiver
- Accepted
- SAT / ACT
- OptionalThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Duolingo, IELTS, PTE, TOEFL
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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