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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
#360 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Carbondale, IL
  • 1,959 reviews
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    Students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 87 responses
    • Nice
      22%
    • Content
      20%
    • Busy
      18%
    • Quiet during the week, and a freak on the weekend
      14%
    • Free
      9%
    • Without care
      8%
    • Ignorant
      3%
    Female Undergrads
    47%
    Male Undergrads
    53%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      82%
    • Out-of-State
      17%
    • International
      1%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      0%
    • 18-19
      26%
    • 20-21
      40%
    • 22-24
      21%
    • Over 25
      13%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      26%
    • $30k-$48k
      17%
    • $49k-$75k
      18%
    • $76k-$110k
      19%
    • $110k+
      19%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    59%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage.109 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students).112 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      16%
    • Asian
      2%
    • Hispanic
      9%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      4%
    • Multiracial
      4%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      65%
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    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 63 responses
    • Republican
      13%
    • Democratic
      38%
    • Independent
      11%
    • Other party not mentioned
      5%
    • I don't care about politics
      33%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 111 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      5%
    • Liberal
      16%
    • Moderate
      32%
    • Conservative
      5%
    • Very conservative
      2%
    • Libertarian
      3%
    • Not sure
      39%
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