Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prices accessibly across income levels, reflecting its identity as a public regional university serving a broad range of Illinois families. Low-income students pay approximately $8,483 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,116, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,684.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,919 |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,922 |
| Room and Board | $14,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,006 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,030 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,889 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,483 |
| $30–48k | $8,587 |
| $48–75k | $11,116 |
| $75–110k | $19,351 |
| $110k+ | $24,684 |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prices accessibly across income levels, reflecting its identity as a public regional university serving a broad range of Illinois families. Low-income students pay approximately $8,483 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,116, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,684. Azimuth ranks Southern Illinois University Edwardsville #340 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The gap between sticker price and what families actually pay reflects the net price illusion that characterizes many public institutions, where published costs and real costs diverge meaningfully by income band. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families pay at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and students apply through the FAFSA to access Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and any institutional scholarships. The spread between low- and higher-income net prices reflects how aid packages taper as family income rises — a pattern common to public universities with moderate endowments. Families comparing sticker price to net price should focus on the income-band figures above as the more accurate planning baseline. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,199, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn median 4-year earnings of $65,199, placing Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the 69.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,237 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 84.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southern Illinois University Edwardsville #490 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 479 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $83,867, ranked #152 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 300 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $65,403, ranked #170 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 177 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,951, ranked #205 nationally in its major. Communication and Media Studies reports 117 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,466, ranked #150 nationally in its major.
