Founded in 1957, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Edwardsville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Alton, East St. Louis, Carbondale, Springfield. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 63 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 