Carbondale, IL · Public university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $15,416 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $15,416 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,622 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,100 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $28,970 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $16,729 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $12,241 less than the sticker price — about 42% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (105), Track & Field (92), Baseball (34), Swimming & Diving (34), Basketball (14), Golf (10) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (98), Swimming & Diving (47), Soccer (34), Softball (22), Volleyball (16), Basketball (15), Golf (10) |
| Softball conference | MVC |
| Head softball coach | Jen Sewell |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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