NCAA Division I FCS
Division
8,494
Enrollment
3.2
Avg GPA
87%
Acceptance
62%
Graduation
67%
Retention
Southern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the MVFC. Located in Carbondale, IL with an enrollment of 8,494 students. Average GPA: 3.2. Acceptance rate: 87%. Graduation rate: 62%. Small Town campus setting. Variable climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
Academics
Avg GPA
3.2
Graduation
62%
Acceptance
87%
Student:Faculty
11:1
Avg SAT
1,060
Retention
67%
Campus & Location
Setting
Small Town
Climate
Variable
Median Earnings
$43,087
Coaching Staff163 coaches across all sports
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About Southern Illinois Athletics
Southern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Carbondale, IL, competing in the MVFC. With an enrollment of 8,494 students, Southern Illinois offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Southern Illinois has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at Southern Illinois is 3.2. The school maintains a 62% graduation rate.
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