Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Former name | Southern Illinois Normal University (1869–1947) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Deo Volente ("God willing") |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1869 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliation | ORAU |
| Endowment | $571,801,763 (FY2022) |
| Budget | $869,464,800 (FY2024) |
| Chancellor | Austin Lane |
| President | Daniel F. Mahony |
Academic staff | 1,448 (2024) |
Administrative staff | 3,363 (2022) |
| Students | 11,790 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 8,553 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 3,237 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | College Town, Rural, 1,133 acres (459 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Daily Egyptian |
| Colors | Maroon and Black |
| Nickname | Salukis |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS — MVC |
| Mascot | Saluki |
| Website | siu |
Southern Illinois University (SIU) is a public research university in Carbondale, Illinois, United States. Chartered in 1869, SIU is the oldest and flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University system. SIU enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Originally founded as a normal college, the university today provides programs in a variety of disciplines. SIU was granted limited university status in 1943 and began offering graduate degrees in 1950. A separate campus was established in Edwardsville, Illinois in 1957, eventually becoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very High research activity". It is also known for its research partnerships, including those with the Argonne and Oak Ridge National Laboratories, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and NASA. The university is home to hundreds of student organizations, twenty-seven fraternity and sorority chapters, and a competitive flight team. SIU's intercollegiate athletic teams are collectively known as the Southern Illinois Salukis.