Earn your degree at SIUE and Own Tomorrow International undergraduate students qualify for in-state tuition after their first year with the GEO+ Award.
Cost of Attendance
Safe and welcoming campus and community | Accredited academic programs | Many ways to make your education affordable
TOP
TOP
BUSINESS SCHOOLS
25
BEST
RESEARCH COLLEGES
AND UNIVERSITIES*
IN THE U.S.
FOR RESEARCH EXPENDITURES
National Science Foundation
The Princeton Review
* Classified by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education into this prestigious category
OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)
NEARLY
90
IN AMERICA
Total Tuition and Fees
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from SIUE
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to St. Louis, Missouri SIUE
• 8 Fortune 500 companies • International airport • Internship opportunities • Culture and entertainment
of SIUE international student graduates secure temporary employment in the U.S.
Graduate (est. 18 credit hours/year)
$20,531
ENGINEERING MASTER’S PROGRAMS
Undergraduate (est. 25 credit hours/year)
Tuition Fees
Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, the SIUE campus is situated on 2,660 acres (over 10 square kilometers) of rolling hills, woodlands, and lakes.
SUSTAINABILITY Ranked a Stars Silver Institution for accomplishments in campus sustainability and campus-wide sustainable practices Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
700
50
$23,600
international
students
from 75 nations
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Spring Semester
$17,370
Early Application August 1
Total Estimated Expenses
$40,970
$36,930
Estimated GEO Award Savings
$10,676
$8,993
Estimated Cost with GEO Award
$30,294
$27,937
November 1
Some graduate programs have early deadlines or may only admit once per year. Apply by the early application deadline to ensure full consideration for scholarship and assistantship opportunities.
Tuition and fees are based on 2026-2027 rates and an estimated enrollment of 25 credits per year for undergraduate international students and 18 credits per year for graduate international students.
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities Special tuition rate for all academically eligible new students. Undergraduates save over $10,600 annually. Graduates save almost $9,000 annually. Savings vary based on the number of credits taken.
GEO+ Undergraduate Award
Meridian Undergraduate Scholarship Highly competitive; full tuition, fees, room, and board. Separate application required. Apply by December 1.
EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY
$19,560
$17,370
Edwardsville ranks #14
HIGHER EDUCATION
Early Application December 1
$2,266
(includes health insurance at $2,583/yr., on-campus housing, meals, and miscellaneous expenses)
SAFEST COLLEGE Research.com
June 1
Estimated Living Expenses
In-state tuition is available to undergraduate students after the first year (24 credit hours). GEO+ awardees save on average more than $14,000 per year.
TOWNS IN AMERICA
Fall Semester
$17,294
$3,069 (books, technology, facilities, programming, etc.)
Geographic Enhancement Opportunity (GEO) Award
COMMITTED TO
APPLICATION DEADLINES
siue.edu/apply
siue.edu/international-affordable
Competitive Graduate Award Tuition waiver and monthly stipend. Apply by January 15 to ensure eligibility. Graduate Scholar Award Tuition waiver. Apply by March 1. Graduate Assistantships Tuition waiver and monthly stipend. Students work up to 20 hours per week in an academic, service, or research unit. Separate application required. On-campus Employment Students can apply for on-campus jobs and work up to 20 hours per week.
SIUE Intensive English Pathway (IEP) Program
siue.edu/iep
English Proficiency Requirements for Admission IEP
Undergraduate
Graduate
TOEFL
3.0
4.0
4.0
IELTS
(no component below 4.5)
(no component below 5.5)
6.0
6.5
Duolingo
80
110
120
5.0
SIUE offers an Intensive English Pathway (IEP) program that allows students to study English for one, two or three semesters while beginning their degree coursework. The pathway is an affordable way to improve English skills, meet new friends and learn about American culture. Successful completion fulfills the English requirement without additional standardized tests.