SAT and ACT scores

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville SAT and ACT scores

Edwardsville, IL · public college · 8,975 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%950–1190Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing490–60025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math460–59025th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%20–2725th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1100Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT54–82From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate98%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville scored 950 to 1190, with an average of 1100. A score at or above 1070 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 20 to 27. A 27 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville require the SAT or ACT?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accept the CLT?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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