What division is Southern Illinois?

Southern Illinois competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MVFC.

What GPA do you need for Southern Illinois?

The average GPA at Southern Illinois is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Southern Illinois?

Southern Illinois has an enrollment of approximately 8,494 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Southern Illinois?

Southern Illinois has an acceptance rate of 87%.

How do I get recruited to play at Southern Illinois?

To get recruited at Southern Illinois, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Southern Illinois's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Southern Illinois

Carbondale, ILFCSMVFC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

8,494

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

87%

Acceptance

62%

Graduation

67%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Southern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MVFC, located in Carbondale, IL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Southern Illinois, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

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 football, basketball, and track & field

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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. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Southern Illinois with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Southern Illinois is 3.2. The school maintains a 62% graduation rate.

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