SIU SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 930–1180 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1050
• 75th Percentile: Around 1180, meaning 25% of admitted students score above this mark

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are currently optional for admission to Southern Illinois University due to test-optional policies; however, submitting scores can strengthen an application.
• SIU evaluates scores as part of a holistic review, considering them alongside academic performance and personal achievements rather than strict thresholds.
• Southern Illinois University does practice superscoring, combining the highest section scores from multiple SAT test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores may be considered for placement or credit but are not direct substitutes for SAT scores in admissions.
• Prospective students are encouraged to aim for an SAT score of at least 1050–1180 to be competitive for admission to Southern Illinois University (SIU).