START YOUR JOB SEARCH

Icon 1
Icon 2
Icon 3

2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Gold
2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School

CATEGORY

Large Public

Key

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL
12,813

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. In a spirit of collaboration enriched by diverse ideas, our comprehensive and unique array of undergraduate and graduate programs develops professionals, scholars and leaders who shape a changing world. SIUE's Office of Military and Veteran Services is committed to assisting military, veterans, their spouse, dependents or survivors. We provide a safe and supportive environment to all service members, veterans and their family members for a smooth transition into our University and continued support through their educational progression.

Veteran Student Stats

Military Veterans

SIUE is located within 30 minutes of Scott Air Force Base. Due to this proximity and the proximity of Reserve and National Guard locations SIUE has a long history of serving military service members and veterans. SIUE offers easy access to professional and cultural opportunities in Metropolitan St. Louis, located just 25 minutes from the campus. SIUE offers the Military and Veteran Resource Center for the military-connected. The office is centrally located and provides bene t assistance, television, computers, free printing, coffee, games, social lounge, and a television.

Military Spouses

Dependents and Spouses at SIUE are treated with the same level of customer services as our military students. These students have access to all offerings of the Military and Veteran Resource Center. They are also included in all communication on activities provided by the university for the military-connected. The SIUE Chapter of Student Veterans of America is welcoming of all spouses and dependents.

Average yearly costs for a full-time student:

Tuition:

$7,884

Fees:

$2,755

Housing:

$7,341

Meals:

$3,890

Books:

$1,006

Other:

Data Not Provided by School.

MILITARY FRIENDLY® STATES

A Place to Call Home

Transitioning out of the military means making important choices, including where to live. Many states actively encourage veterans and their families to settle there by offering career opportunities, supportive communities, and affordable living.

Military Friendly States

Military Friendly® Rating

2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Gold
2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly® School

CATEGORY

Large Public

Request More Information

Key

Sponsored Disclosure: We have a commercial relationship with this client, who sponsors some of the content on this profile. Our partnership with them allows us to continue providing quality content and services to our audience.

Ready to Become Military Friendly®?

Choose your path.

Military Friendly® Company

OR

Military Friendly® School

Become a Member

I am a

Service Member, Veteran, Spouse

Discover your next mission.

I am an

Employer

Hire with purpose

I am a

School

Recruit service-minded students