Established in 1869, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Carbondale (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Springfield, Edwardsville, Alton, East St. Louis. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 151 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 