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 .
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Graduates of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn median earnings of $65,199 four years after enrollment, placing Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in the 69.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $56,249 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). 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. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to IL's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,990 (the state median earnings of working adults without a college credential). The degree mix at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is anchored in Health, which accounts for 17% of graduates, followed by Engineering at 11% and Education at 4%. Nursing combines strong enrollment with solid earnings, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall return profile. Azimuth ranks Nursing #106 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 479 graduates earning median earnings of $83,867. The Business Administration program graduates 300 students with median earnings of $65,403, and Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #198 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 177 graduates earning median earnings of $48,951. Communication and Media Studies and Biology, General round out the top programs, with median earnings of $52,466 and $60,059 respectively.
