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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.

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Last Updated: Jun 09, 2026, 03:35 PM

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  • Whats 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

    Point of Pride

    The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18 Multicultural Resource Center, a division of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, promotes an environment of SIU collaboration to educate, affirm, evaluate and advocate for excellence and inclusion. The center supports student success in learning and development while nurturing an institutional climate of social justice and equity. It includes the Black Resource Center, Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, Women’s Resource Center and LGBTQ Resource Center.

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At a Glance

Total Enrollment (including part-time): 11,359

Total Full-Time ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18s: 8,988

Undergraduate ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18s (full and part-time): 8,195

Professional Practice and Graduate ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18s
(full and part-time): 3,164

Female ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18s: 52.1%

Male ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ18s: 47.9%

Average Undergraduate Age: 23.0

Ethnic Minority Enrollment: 29.4%

Information retrieved from the Factbook 2023, Information provided by Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Research