Preview 2015 - Freshman Admission to SIUE

You have the passion and potential to succeed.

SIUE is about dreaming big and achieving more than you thought possible.

SIUE offers all of the benefits and resources of a large university and the personal attention of a small, private college.

EXPECT MORE  Total enrollment of 14,265  This fall, we welcomed:  2,096 freshmen  1,266 transfers

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2,660-acre campus, just 25 minutes from St. Louis Average freshman ACT – 23.5 16:1 student faculty ratio Average class size 23 $300 million in campus improvements

EXPECT MORE Mission Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. In a spirit of collaboration enriched by diverse ideas, our comprehensive and unique array of undergraduate and graduate programs develops professionals, scholars and leaders who shape a changing world.

EXPECT MORE Vision Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will achieve greater national and global recognition and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence Washington Monthly ranks SIUE among the top 40 out of all master’s granting universities in the country.

SIUE is first among all master’s institutions in Illinois on the national magazine’s list.

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Nationally Recognized for Excellence For the 12th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges lists SIUE among the top 10 public universities in the best Regional Master’s Universities Midwest.

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Nationally Recognized for Excellence SIUE received the 2015 Higher education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

INSIGHT Into Diversity selected SIUE based on exemplary diversity and inclusion initiatives, and ability to embrace a broad definition of diversity on campus.

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EXPECT MORE Academic Excellence At SIUE, you will find:  Nationally accredited academic programs  Engaged, accessible faculty  State-of-the-art facilities  The lowest tuition and fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois

All the benefits and resources of a large university and the personal attention of a small, private college.

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Campus Life at SIUE  Intramural Sports  Fraternities and Sororities  Student Government  Academic Clubs  Honor Societies

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Co-ops Internships Study Abroad Undergraduate Research  Career Development

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NCAA Division I Athletics  Men’s Sports ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗

Baseball Basketball Cross-Country Golf Soccer Tennis Track (Indoor and Outdoor) Wrestling

 Women’s Sports ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗ ˗

Basketball Cross-Country Soccer Softball Golf Tennis Track (Indoor and Outdoor) Volleyball

Campus Recreation offers a wide variety of intramural and club sports

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EXPECT MORE Freshman Profile  SIUE Freshman Class  78% rank in the top half of their high school graduating class  Average ACT of the Middle 50%: 20-26

Apply early at siue.edu/apply Priority filing deadline – December 1 Final application deadline – May 1

EXPECT MORE Apply Now! Materials Needed:  Complete application  $30 application fee  Official high school transcript  ACT and/or SAT composite score

Requirements:  Meet the published deadline  Grade point average  ACT and/or SAT composite score

Apply early at siue.edu/apply Priority filing deadline – December 1 Final application deadline – May 1

EXPECT MORE Paying for College In-state / High-Achiever Scholars

GEO Scholars

Tuition

$7,662.00

$9,194.40

$19,155.00

Fees*

$2,584.50

$2,584.50

$2,584.50

Room & Board**

$9,051.00

$9,051.00

$9,051.00

$19,297.50 $20,829.90

$30,790.50

Total

Out-of-state Residents

*Undergraduate, two semesters, 15 semester hours each. Prices reflect academic year 2015-2016. **Based on a shared room in freshman residence hall, meal plan A and includes campus housing activity fee For SIUE student receiving aid in 2015-2016 the average financial aid received from all sources was $12,280

EXPECT MORE Paying for College Scholarship/Award and Application Deadline

Criteria

Meridian Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1) Full tuition, fees, room and board. Visit siue.edu/meridian to apply.

Admitted Freshman with an ACT > 27 will be considered.

Cougar Pride Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1) Up to $16,000 over 4 years

Admitted Freshman (ACT > 23) and transfers (3.0 GPA) will be considered

Johnetta Haley Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1) Up to $8,000 over 4 years

Admitted Freshman (ACT > 23) and transfers (3.0 GPA) will be considered. Designed to support students who are underrepresented in their anticipated field of study.

High Achiever Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1) In-state tuition eligibility. Equates to approx. $11,000 tuition reduction annually.

First-time, full time admitted out-of-state freshman with an ACT >27

GEO Scholarship (Apply by Dec. 1) Special tuition rate equal to as much as $9,400 (1.2 times the current Illinois in-state tuition rate)

First-time, full time admitted out-of-sate freshman with an ACT >23 or who have been recognized for outstanding talent

Important Deadlines  December 1  Priority filing date for applications  Deadline for scholarship consideration

 January 1  Submit your FAFSA as early as possible

 May 1  Freshman application deadline  Housing application deadline  Springboard to Success registration deadline

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What’s Next?  Submit admission application ˗ siue.edu/apply

 Complete the FAFSA to determine financial aid eligibility ˗ fafsa.ed.gov

 Take placement tests, if needed  Register for Springboard to Success ˗ siue.edu/springboard

 Apply for campus housing ˗ siue.edu/housing

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You have the passion and potential to succeed.

SIUE is about dreaming big and achieving more than you thought possible.

SIUE offers all of the benefits and resources of a large university and the personal attention of a small, private college.