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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$28,919

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees $12,922
Housing and food (on campus) $14,490
Books and supplies $1,006
Other expenses (on campus) $4,844
Total cost of attendance $28,919

Housing and food off campus: $14,490 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the average net price of $14,889 is $14,030 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $8,483 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $24,684 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $8,483
$30,001–$48,000 $8,587
$48,001–$75,000 $11,116
$75,001–$110,000 $19,351
$110,001 and up $24,684

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. In-state students only. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $20,500
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $56,346
Graduation rate 56%
Admission rate 98%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Tuition and fees are $12,922 a year.

How much does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $28,919 a year, four years would come to about $115,676 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $14,889 a year after grants and scholarships.