Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

What Southern Illinois University Edwardsville does

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public research university founded in 1957, operating as a constituent institution of the Southern Illinois University System and authorized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois, SIUE serves undergraduate, graduate, international, and transfer students across a four-campus footprint that includes the main Edwardsville campus, Belleville (Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce), Alton, and East St. Louis sites, complemented by online and continuing education channels reaching global audiences.

SIUE delivers degree programs through seven academic units: the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Dental Medicine, School of Education Health and Human Behavior, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and the Graduate School. Its core technology footprint is conventional higher-ed IT, anchored by Blackboard learning management and standard student information systems, augmented by more recent investments including a cashierless campus retail store (Chimega Mart) using licensed Amazon Just Walk Out computer-vision technology accessed via the GET mobile application and Cougar Card.

The business model combines three primary revenue streams: recurring tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate enrollment; federal, state, and private grants and sponsored research funding; and transaction-based auxiliary services including dining, housing, and retail. Tuition rates are set by the SIU Board of Trustees and vary by residency and program. Distribution occurs through direct on-campus instruction, regional satellite campuses, self-serve online programs, and event-driven campus retail. Institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (re-affirmed through 2035) anchors SIUE's regulatory authorization to operate as a degree-granting entity in Illinois.

Name

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Legal name

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Website

https://siue.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public university serving undergraduate, graduate, international, and transfer students through seven academic schools across four Illinois campuses plus online education, funded by tuition, state appropriations, grants, and auxiliary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK), Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate education
• Professional healthcare education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Edwardsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate student tuition and mandatory fees for educational services.
2. Grants and Research Funding: Federal, state, and private research grants and contracts supporting academic research and sponsored programs.
3. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from dining services, housing, bookstore, and campus retail operations including the Chimega Mart convenience store.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university providing undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs across multiple disciplines through colleges and schools including Arts & Sciences, Business, Dental Medicine, Education Health and Human Behavior, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, and the Graduate School. The university also offers online education, continuing education, research opportunities, and campus auxiliary services such as the Amazon Just Walk Out technology-powered Chimega Mart cashierless convenience store.

Product overview

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville operates Chimega Mart, a cashierless convenience store on campus powered by Amazon Just Walk Out technology. This is a single service/product offering that provides a checkout-free shopping experience using AI-powered sensors and cameras to detect items and automatically charge shoppers upon exit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Arts & Sciences Academic unit at SIUE offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences disciplines including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics for prospective and current students.
• School of Business Academic unit at SIUE delivering undergraduate and graduate business degree programs, including the MBA, for students pursuing careers in business and management.
• School of Dental Medicine Academic unit at SIUE offering the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) professional degree and related dental education programs for students pursuing careers in dentistry.
• School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Academic unit at SIUE providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs in education, health, and human behavior fields for students pursuing teaching, counseling, and health-related careers.
• School of Engineering Academic unit at SIUE delivering undergraduate and graduate engineering and computer science degree programs for students pursuing careers in engineering and technology.
• School of Nursing Academic unit at SIUE offering nursing degree programs (BSN, MSN, DNP) for students pursuing careers as registered nurses and advanced practice nurses.
• School of Pharmacy Academic unit at SIUE providing the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional degree and related pharmaceutical education programs for students pursuing careers as pharmacists.
• Graduate School Academic division at SIUE administering master's and doctoral degree programs across disciplines for students seeking advanced graduate education.
• Online Education Distance learning programs at SIUE delivering online undergraduate and graduate degree pathways for students who need flexible, location-independent access to higher education.
• Continuing Education Lifelong learning and professional development programs at SIUE for working adults and community members seeking non-degree and certificate educational opportunities.
• Chimega Mart Cashierless convenience store on the SIUE campus (Student Success Center) using Amazon Just Walk Out technology to provide a checkout-free shopping experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive evaluation by HLC completed March 31-April 1, 2025 found SIUE met all accreditation criteria and core components

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greater Belleville Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Partnership to host AI Learn-a-thon for local professionals on July 15 at SIUE's Belleville location. The event is held ahead of AI Appreciation Day and aims to provide AI education to regional professionals.
• Higher Learning CommissioncoreOthersSIUE is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission through the Open Pathway. The university underwent comprehensive evaluation in March-April 2025 and received re-affirmation of accreditation until 2035.
• Illinois Board of Higher EducationcoreOthersState regulatory body that authorizes SIUE to operate as a postsecondary educational institution in Illinois.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southern Illinois University Carbondale: SIUE's sister institution within the SIU System, the flagship Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers comparable undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in the same Illinois market. Directly comparable in mission, scale, and operating model.
• Illinois State University: Public comprehensive university in Normal, Illinois with Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and applied health programs. Closely comparable in size, public-comprehensive model, and Illinois-based student draw.
• Northern Illinois University: Public research university in DeKalb, Illinois with comparable College of Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Arts & Sciences. Similar scale, public-comprehensive structure, and Illinois state appropriations model.
• Eastern Illinois University: Public comprehensive regional university in Charleston, Illinois serving a similar in-state undergraduate market with comparable College of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education programs.
• Western Illinois University: Public comprehensive regional university in Macomb, Illinois with a similar College of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Education portfolio serving an in-state student population.
• University of Illinois Springfield: Public regional university in Springfield, Illinois offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs with a comparable College of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Public Affairs structure.

Regional players

• University of Missouri-St. Louis: Public regional university in St. Louis, Missouri operating across multiple schools including Business, Nursing, and Education. Directly comparable in scale and in competing for St. Louis metro students, though operating under a different state system.
• Southeast Missouri State University: Public regional comprehensive university in Cape Girardeau, Missouri with Harrison College of Business, Polytechnic, and Health Sciences. Comparable scale and regional-comprehensive structure serving a similar Midwest student demographic.
• Missouri State University: Public comprehensive university in Springfield, Missouri with Colleges of Business, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Education. Comparable in size, mission, and Midwest regional-comprehensive structure.
• Indiana State University: Public regional university in Terre Haute, Indiana with comparable Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Health Sciences. Similar scale, public-comprehensive model, and Midwest regional draw.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/siue
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/siueweb
• Facebookfacebook.com/133651255069
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/siue
• Instagraminstagram.com/siuedwardsville
• TikToktiktok.com/@siuedwardsville

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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