Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Founded in 1970, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is a Public school located in Springfield, IL.
The following statements briefly introduce Southern Illinois University School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is 508 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is 3.82 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is $41,719 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is 7.11% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.35%.
- Total 327 medical school students have enrolled to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is $41,719. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 0.77% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Southern Illinois University School of Medicine's tuition is 31.83% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 30.7% lower than average tuition of Illinois medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is $13,244. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $31,050.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $15,030 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,825.
| Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $41,719 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
| Illinois Private Medical School Average | $65,954 |
| Living Costs | $15,030 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,825 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,600 |
| Undergraduate Program | $13,244 |
| Graduate Program | $31,050 |
4-Yeras MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is $298,712 for Illinois residents and $298,712 out-of-state students based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | |||||
| Illinois Residents | $41,399 | $55,328 | $59,153 | $37,327 | $193,207 |
| Out-of-State | $41,399 | $55,328 | $59,153 | $37,327 | $193,207 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $19,800 | $19,800 | $21,000 | $17,100 | $77,700 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,600 | $1,960 | $1,200 | $900 | $5,660 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $6,300 | $5,100 | $6,020 | $4,725 | $22,145 |
| COA | |||||
| Illinois Residents | $69,099 | $82,188 | $87,373 | $60,052 | $298,712 |
| Out-of-State | $69,099 | $82,188 | $87,373 | $60,052 | $298,712 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is 508. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.82 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | 508 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | 3.82 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 3.76 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is 7.11% where 1,125 applicants have applied to and 80 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at SIU School of Medicine is much higher (very easy to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 1,125 | 1,035 (92.0%) |
90 (8.0%) |
518 (46.0%) |
605 (53.8%) |
| Enrolled | 80 | 80 (100.0%) |
- | 31 (38.8%) |
49 (61.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 7.11% | 7.73% | - | 6.00% | 8.10% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.54% | 5.24% | 1.24% | 2.38% | 2.68% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 80 first-time students have enrolled in Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.By residency, 100.0% of new students is Illinois residents and 0.0% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 61.3% of enrolled students is women and 38.8% is men students.
A total of 327 students have enrolled to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By gender, there are 136 male and 191 female students at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 327 |
| Men Students | 136 |
| Women Students | 191 |
| First-time Students | 80 |