The University boasts a regional economic impact of more than $514 million in the 2015 report, a 9% increase since 2010.

SIUE is the number one producer of bachelor’s degrees in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

For every state dollar spent on the University, SIUE generates $8.60 of economic impact in the local economy. SIUE also generated more than $24 million in state and local tax revenues in 2015.

SIUE is the second largest employer in the Madison-St. Clair County region.

As a result of SIUE athletics, expenditures in the region nearly doubled from $249,000 in 2010 to $497,000 in 2015.

AMENITIES

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

A nationally recognized Division I University only 10 miles away. The University boasts a regional economic impact of more than $514 million in the 2015 report, a 9% increase since 2010.

FINE DINING

With over 100 local restaurants and points of interest, Edwardsville has become well known in the St. Louis metro area as a fine dining hot spot.

Plummer Family Park & the YMCA

Plummer Family Park is an 83 acre, stae-of-the-art sports complex right off of I-55 that sees 325,000 visitors annually. Just a mile away, the YMCA Meyer Center sees 10,000 people annually.

I-55 Corridor

Part of the City of Edwardsvilles I-55 Corridor.

Gateway Commerce Center

Only 10 miles down I-55, Gateway Commerce Center is home to some of the world’s largest companies, including Amazon, Procter & Gamble, and Hershey

Madison County Bikeways

The MCT Trails system features more than 85 miles of scenic recreation and transportation options for trail goers of all ages.