Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, better known as SIUE, is a university in Edwardsville, Illinois. Created in 1957, the university is a part of the Southern Illinois University system and is known for its good academics. SIUE has many undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The university is known as a popular choice within the state of Illinois. The campus covers more than 2,600 acres of land filled with trees, walking trails, and facilities. SIUE is one of the many locations of the SIU system, other locations include Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) located in Carbondale, Illinois, and the SIU School of Medicine located in Springfield, Illinois. SIUE is also known for how close it is to St. Louis, Missouri, about 25 minutes away, giving students and graduates a large number of jobs, internships and opportunities during their stay. SIUE competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Cougars have gained attention for its success, including an appearance in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in 2025. References