Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1240 United States of America #291

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Institution Info

Founded: 1957
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 12,860 students
Faculty: 2,443
Endowment: $33.7M
Website: https://www.siue.edu/

About

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1957. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 13K students, an endowment of $33.7M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
THE	2026	THE #838 · Ranked	38.17
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1240 · Ranked	74.06

Research Output via OpenAlex

165

h-index

242,573

Citations

10,422

Publications

4,889

i10-index

1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's global ranking?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is ranked #1,240 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #291 position.

When was Southern Illinois University Edwardsville founded?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was founded in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has a student body of approximately 12,860 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's research output?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has produced 10,422 research publications with 242,573 total citations and an h-index of 165, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's endowment?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has an endowment of approximately $33.7M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.