Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

A public university in Carbondale, founded in 1869, where 917 of its 11,790 students come from abroad.

Ranking: National Universities #301 · U.S. News & World Report · 2026
Programs: 262 — 134 Bachelor's · 128 Master's
Tuition from: $10,280 — a year · Bachelor's
Students: 11,790
International students: 917 — 8% of students
Founded: 1869
Master's tuition: $28,170 a year
Bachelor's tuition: $10,280 to $13,231 a year (83 programs)
First year for a Master's: $45,628 (≈ NPR 61.1 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
First year for a Bachelor's: $27,738 (≈ NPR 37.2 lakh) — tuition, living costs, health cover, books and supplies
Intakes (typical): January, June, August, September
Work after a Master's: 1 year — OPT
Work after a Bachelor's: 1 year — OPT
Work while studying: 20 hours a week, on campus — F-1 student visa

Programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

262 programs: 128 postgraduate and 134 undergraduate.