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Annual Costs for SIU Students

Below is a breakdown of the estimated costs at SIU for two semesters, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Please note the following:

  • Students must purchase their books and supplies Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025. Students should come to SIU with sufficient funds to buy books, supplies and any other items necessary to begin the semester, even if the student is expecting financial aid or plans to work on campus.  SIU does not issue book vouchers.  The books and supplies allowance is based on full-time enrollment, but books and supply expenses will vary based on the courses that the student is taking.
  • Miscellaneous expenses vary greatly based on the individual student’s lifestyle. The allowance includes transportation, clothing, living expenses not covered by on-campus housing, recreation, and other miscellaneous costs.

Undergraduate Budget

Below are the undergraduate rates for students 

Students who enter SIU beginning Fall 2024, Spring 2025

Tuition Fees* Food & Housing Books, Course Materials,
Supplies & Equipment		 Misc Personal Expenses Transportation Total
Student Living On Campus 9,638.00 3,696.00 12,341.00 1,100.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 29,726.00
Student Living Off Campus 9,638.00 3,696.00 12,812.00 1,100.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 30,197.00
Student Living With Parents 9,638.00 3,696.00 2,686.00 1,100.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 20,071.00
Online Student 9,638.00 2,406.00 12,812.00 1,100.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 28,907.00

Details:

  1. Students are guaranteed the same tuition rate for four continuous academic years by the Illinois Truth in Tuition act (Public Act 93-0228). The tuition amounts in the financial aid budget are based on enrollment of fifteen (15) hours per semester, however, twelve (12) hours is considered full-time for financial aid purposes.
  2. The fee amount in the financial aid budget is based on 15 hours per semester
  3. Students who are considered Distance Education will have a reduced fee amount and will be charged $80/credit hour for mandatory fees.
  4. Tuition and Fee calculators are available at http://tuition.siuc.edu/
  5. On-campus Food and Housing information and additional dining plan information is available at www.housing.siu.edu
  6. Students living in single rooms as a result of personal medical reasons can contact the financial aid office about possible budget increases.
  7. Students must purchase their books and supplies Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025. Students should come to SIU with sufficient funds to buy books, supplies and any other items necessary to begin the semester, even if the student is expecting financial aid or plans to work on campus.  SIU does not issue book vouchers.  The books and supplies allowance is based on full-time enrollment, but books and supply expenses will vary based on the courses that the student is taking.

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*Health Insurance Requirement 
-Opt out by providing proof of health insurance coverage
-Insurance is provided at a cost of $2,278/year if no other coverage is available
-Financial aid can be applied to health insurance

**Fall 2025, Spring 2026 Books and Supplies Opt Out:
https://studentlife.siu.edu/services/mytextbooks/

Graduate Budget 2024-2025

Student Budgets for the 2024-2025 Academic Year Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Tuition Fees* Food & Housing Books, Course Materials,
Supplies & Equipment		 Misc Personal Expenses Transportation Total
On Campus Resident 11,268.00 2,952.00 11,986.00 880.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 30,037.00
Off Campus Resident 11,268.00 2,952.00 14,473.00 880.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 32,524.00
On Campus Non-Resident 28,170.00 2,952.00 11,986.00 880.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 46,939.00
Off-Campus Non-Resident 28,170.00 2,952.00 14,473.00 880.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 49,426.00
Distance Education 11,268.00 1,920.00 14,473.00 880.00 1,651.00 1,300.00 31,492.0

Details:

  • The tuition amounts in the financial aid budget are based on enrollment of twelve (12) hours per semester. Twelve (12) hours is considered full-time for financial aid purposes.
  • Students who have declared a College of Business major and who enter SIU Fall 2008 or later should add an amount equal to 15% of the Illinois resident tuition to their total budget.
  • New and transfer students whose state of legal residence is Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee or Wisconsin will be charged an alternative tuition rate equal to the Illinois tuition rate and will be assigned a resident budget.
  • The fee amount in the financial aid budget is based on the maximum fees assessed to students based on full-time enrollment.
  • Food and Housing is based on an average of housing rates in Carbondale and the food allowance is based on the USDA’s official food plans for males 19-50 (liberal plan). Additional dining plan rates are available at housing.siu.edu
  • Students must purchase their books and supplies Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025. Students should come to SIU with sufficient funds to buy books, supplies and any other items necessary to begin the semester, even if the student is expecting financial aid or plans to work on campus.  SIU does not issue book vouchers.  The books and supplies allowance is based on full-time enrollment, but books and supply expenses will vary based on the courses that the student is taking.
  • Miscellaneous expenses vary greatly based on the individual student’s lifestyle. The allowance includes transportation, clothing, living expenses not covered by on-campus housing, recreation, and other miscellaneous costs.

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Graduate Budget 2025-2026

Student Budgets for the 2025-2026 Academic Year Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

Tuition Fees* Food & Housing **Books, Course Materials,
Supplies & Equipment		 Misc Personal Expenses Transportation Total
On Campus Resident 11,268.00 3,120.00 11,986.00 624.00 1,761.00 1,300.00 30,059.00
Off Campus Resident 11,268.00 3,120.00 14,923.00 624.00 1,761.00 1,300.00 32,996.00
On Campus Non-Resident 28,170.00 3,120.00 11,986.00 624.00 1,761.00 1,300.00 46,961.00
Off-Campus Non-Resident 28,170.00 3,120.00 14,923.00 624.00 1,761.00 1,300.00 49,898.00
Distance Education 11,268.00 1,920.00 14,923.00 624.00 1,761.00 1,300.00 31,796.0

Details: 

  • The tuition amounts in the financial aid budget are based on enrollment of twelve (12) hours per semester. Twelve (12) hours is considered full-time for financial aid purposes.
  • Students who have declared a College of Business major and who enter SIU Fall 2008 or later should add an amount equal to 15% of the Illinois resident tuition to their total budget.
  • New and transfer students whose state of legal residence is Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee or Wisconsin will be charged an alternative tuition rate equal to the Illinois tuition rate and will be assigned a resident budget.
  • The fee amount in the financial aid budget is based on the maximum fees assessed to students based on full-time enrollment.
  • Students who are considered Distance Education will have a reduced fee amount and will be charged $80/credit hour for mandatory fees.
  • Food and Housing is based on an average of housing rates in Carbondale and the food allowance is based on the USDA’s official food plans for males 19-50 (liberal plan). Additional dining plan rates are available at www.housing.siu.edu
  • Miscellaneous expenses vary greatly based on the individual student’s lifestyle. The allowance includes transportation, clothing, living expenses not covered by on-campus housing, recreation, and other miscellaneous costs.

*Health Insurance Requirement

  • Opt out by providing proof of health insurance coverage
  • Insurance is provided at a cost of $2,278/year if no other coverage is available
  • Financial aid can be applied to health insurance

**2025-2026 Books and Supplies Opt Out:
https://studentlife.siu.edu/services/mytextbooks/

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Undergraduate Summer 2025 Budget

Student Budgets for the 2025 Summer

Students who Enter SIU Beginning Summer 2025 Tuition Fees* Food & Housing Books, Course Materials,
Supplies & Equipment		 Misc Personal Expenses Transportation Total
Student Living On Campus 1,928.00 741.00 4,024.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 7,893.00
Student Living Off Campus 1,928.00 741.00 4,355.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 8,224.00
Student Living With Parents 1,928.00 741.00 1,364.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 5,233.00
Distance Education 1,928.00 483.00 4,355.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 7,966.00
Students who Enter SIU with Legacy Tuition Rate Tuition Fees* Food & Housing Books, Course Materials,
Supplies & Equipment		 Misc Personal Expenses Transportation Total
Student Living On Campus 1,542.00 741.00 4,024.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 7,507.00
Student Living Off Campus 1,542.00 741.00 4,355.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 7,838.00
Student Living With Parents 1,542.00 741.00 1,364.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 4,847.00
Distance Education 1,542.00 483.00 4,355.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 7,580.00
Students who Enter SIU Beginning Summer 2025 and have declared a College of Business Major Tuition Fees* Food & Housing Books, Course Materials,
Supplies & Equipment		 Misc Personal Expenses Transportation Total
Student Living On Campus 2,217.00 741.00 4,024.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 8,182.00
Student Living Off Campus 2,217.00 741.00 4,355.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 8,513.00
Student Living With Parents 2,217.00 741.00 1,364.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 5,522.00
Distance Education 2,217.00 483.00 4,355.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 8,255.00
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Details:

  • Students are guaranteed the same tuition rate for four continuous academic years by the Illinois Truth in Tuition act (PublicAct 93-0228). The tuition amounts in the financial aid budget are based on enrollment of six (6) for the Summer, however, twelve (12) hours is considered full-time for financial aid purposes.
  • Newly entering freshman or transfer undergraduate students who have parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who are graduates of SIU will pay an alternate tuition rate of 0.80 times the applicant rate for Undergraduate students guaranteed for four years.
  • Students who have declared a College of Business major should add an amount equal to 15% of the Illinois resident tuition to their total budget.
  • The fee amount in the financial aid budget is based on 6 hours for the Summer. Student Health Insurance Fee is less if students attended Spring 2025.
  • Tuition and Fee calculators are available at http://tuition.siuc.edu/
  • On-campus Food and Housing information, and dining plan information is available at www.housing.siu.edu
  • Students must purchase their books and supplies Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025. Students should come to SIU with sufficient funds to buy books, supplies and any other items necessary to begin the semester, even if the student is expecting financial aid or plans to work on campus.  SIU does not issue book vouchers.  The books and supplies allowance is based on full-time enrollment, but books and supply expenses will vary based on the courses that the student is taking.
  • Living expenses vary greatly based on the individual student’s lifestyle. The allowance includes transportation, clothing, living expenses not covered by on-campus housing, recreation, and other miscellaneous costs.

*Health Insurance Requirement

  • Opt out by providing proof of health insurance coverage
  • Insurance is provided at a cost of $395 if no other coverage is available
  • Financial aid can be applied to health insurance

Graduate Summer 2025 Budget

Student Budgets for the 2025 Summer

Tuition Fees* Food & Housing Books, Course Materials,
Supplies & Equipment		 Misc Personal Expenses Transportation Total
On Campus - Resident 2,817.00 738.00 3,833.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 8,588.00
Off Campus - Resident 2,817.00 738.00 4,909.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 9,664.00
On Campus – Non-Resident 7,043.00 738.00 3,833.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 12,814.00
On/Off-Campus - Non Resident 7,043.00 738.00 4,909.00 220.00 547.00 433.00 13,890.00
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Details:

  • The tuition amounts in the financial aid budget are based on enrollment of six (6) hours for Summer 25 however, twelve (12) hours is considered full-time for financial aid purposes.
  • Students who have declared a College of Business major should add an amount equal to 15% of the Illinois resident tuition to their total budget.
  • New and transfer students whose state of legal residence is Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri or Tennessee will be charged an alternative tuition rate equal to the Illinois tuition rate and will be assigned a resident budget.
  • The fee amount in the financial aid budget is based on the maximum fees assessed to students based on full-time enrollment.
  • Food and housing and dining plan rates are available at www.housing.siu.edu
  • Students must purchase their books and supplies Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025. Students should come to SIU with sufficient funds to buy books, supplies and any other items necessary to begin the semester, even if the student is expecting financial aid or plans to work on campus.  SIU does not issue book vouchers.  The books and supplies allowance is based on full-time enrollment, but books and supply expenses will vary based on the courses that the student is taking.
  • Living expenses vary greatly based on the individual student’s lifestyle. The allowance includes transportation, clothing, living expenses not covered by on-campus housing, recreation, and other miscellaneous costs.

*Health Insurance Requirement

  • Opt out by providing proof of health insurance coverage
  • Insurance is provided at a cost of $395 if no other coverage is available
  • Financial aid can be applied to health insurance

Federal School Code

                 001758

Estimated Budgets (2024-2025)