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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

The Carbondale campus of the public Southern Illinois University System.

Public University Carbondale, Illinois

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$13,000–$15,000
approx. NPR 19.8–22.8 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$31,000–$35,000
approx. NPR 47.2–53.3 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$12,341
approx. NPR 18.8 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) / Spring (Jan)

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public university in Carbondale, Illinois. Estimated bachelor tuition is $13,000–$15,000 a year (approx. NPR 19.8–22.8 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $31,000–$35,000 a year (approx. NPR 47.2–53.3 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 95. For a master's it lists IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

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Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (freshman) 2.7 on a 4.0 scale for master's
TOEFL iBT 68 80 / 4.5 (new scale)
IELTS Academic 6.0 6.5
Duolingo 95 115
PTE Academic 47 64
  • Bachelor: Conditional admission may be possible if your English score is below the minimum.
  • Master: Some programmes ask for higher scores or a specific test.
  • Sources: bachelor requirements · master requirements

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: Carbondale, IL

Carbondale is a college town in southern Illinois, close to the Shawnee National Forest.

Population (July 2025)
21,811
2020 Census
21,857

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • St. Louis, MO about 130 km (80 miles)
  • Memphis, TN about 295 km (185 miles)
  • Chicago, IL about 480 km (300 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
Fall 2025 — 11,785 7%

Total enrollment: 11,266 (Fall 2021), 11,107 (2022), 11,359 (2023), 11,790 (2024), 11,785 (2025).

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

AgricultureArchitectureArea/Cultural StudiesBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLaw/LegalLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal JusticeAviation/TransportCulinary/HospitalityMechanic/Repair

Master subject areas

AgricultureArchitectureBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLaw/LegalMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal JusticeAviation/Transport

Questions about Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

How much is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $13,000–$15,000 for a bachelor's degree and $31,000–$35,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $12,341 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale require?

Bachelor's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 95. Master's: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale located?

Carbondale is a college town in southern Illinois, close to the Shawnee National Forest. The city's population was 21,811 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is St. Louis, MO, about 130 km (80 miles) away in a straight line.

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