Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, IL

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Edwardsville, IL

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The sprawling, suburban campus of Southern Illinois State University Edwardsville is located about 20 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri. This public university was established in 1957 to address a need -- a lack of higher education in the region. Today, the university offers 65 undergraduate degree programs and 49 graduate degree programs. The campus, which covers 2,660 acres, is one of the largest (by area) campuses in the country. The campus is attractive with plenty of trees, lakes, and rolling hills for students to enjoy.

The SIUE Cougars compete in NCAA Division I, offering eight varsity teams in sports that include basketball, baseball, and soccer. Cheer on the Cougars at Vadalabene Center for basketball, the Roy E. Lee Field at Simmons Baseball Complex for baseball, and Ralph Korte Stadium for soccer. The men's soccer team is especially strong, holding several national championships. Be sure to visit the Athletics Hall of Fame to learn more about SIUE's outstanding athletes.

As the county seat for Madison County, Edwardsville is a picture-perfect community and a terrific little college town. Incorporated in 1818, Edwardsville is the state's third-oldest city. Living near SIUE, you'll be able to enjoy such features as parks, the Edwardsville Arts Center, and the Madison County Transit Trails, which include over 125 miles of scenic bike paths that lead through campus and into neighborhoods, parks, and neighboring cities. If you wish to have easy access to the trails, look along Stadium Drive, Circle Drive, Recreation Drive, and Cougar Lake Drive for your SIUE area apartment.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Edwardsville, IL is $1,199 for a studio, $1,384 for one bedroom, $1,285 for two bedrooms, and $1,651 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edwardsville has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,199/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 543 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,384/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,027 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,285/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,220 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,651/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Columbus Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

378 Students

5
out of 10

Woodland Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

431 Students

3
out of 10

Leclaire Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

359 Students

Rating Unavailable

Goshen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-2

357 Students

Rating Unavailable

N O Nelson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

340 Students

Rating Unavailable

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

896 Students

5
out of 10

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

818 Students

4
out of 10

Edwardsville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,354 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Watershed Nature Center
  • Edwardsville Children's Museum
  • Willoughby Heritage Farm
  • Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
  • Confluence Point State Park

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International
  • Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis

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