About SIUE Emphasizing teaching, research and public service programs, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a premier Metropolitan University with more than 14,000 students enrolled. Founded in 1957, SIUE is a fully accredited public institution—beautifully situated in Edwardsville on 2,660 acres just 25 miles from St. Louis. The University awards degrees in 44 undergraduate and 68 graduate programs encompassing the arts and sciences, nursing, education, business and engineering. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award a professional degree in dental medicine (D.M.D.) and in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). SIUE is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, as well as the Missouri Valley Conference in men’s soccer. The main campus includes University Park, a research park established to support economic development. The Edwardsville campus is supplemented by campuses in East St. Louis and Alton.
Operating Budget (fiscal year 2010) Appropriated & income funds........................................ $ 140,225,400 Non-appropriated grants & contracts.......................... $ 30,086,084 Indirect cost recovery....................................................... $ 2,015,970 Revenue bond operations................................................ $ 42,175,703 Self-supporting activities.................................................. $ 30,022,543 Benefits (Estimated 2010)................................................ $ 50,305,498 Total $ 294,831,198