Colleges · Carbondale
Colleges in Carbondale, IL
Carbondale is home to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, with about 9,352 students on campus. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Carbondale
Students on campus
9,352fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale9,352 on campus
Most selective
Southern Illinois University-Carbondaleadmits 87% of applicants
Lowest net price
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale$13,297 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Carbondale
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Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Carbondale
1 more college is within 30 miles of Carbondale.
Straight-line distance from the center of Carbondale. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.