Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all academic transcripts
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0
- Evidence of completion of an undergraduate or graduate statistics course with a grade of C or better
- Statement of Purpose: A written statement describing their background in healthcare and/or information technology and their reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in healthcare informatics
- International Applicants: This is a fully online program. International students cannot receive a visa to study in the U.S. for this program. Students are not eligible to enroll in this program from outside of the U.S. Individuals residing in the U.S. on a non-student visa, and citizens and permanent residents who completed their undergraduate degree outside of the U.S., must provide proof of English proficiency. Minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Application Deadlines
Students are admitted in fall and spring semesters only. See the Graduate Admissions application deadlines for information on the deadline for an upcoming term.
Admission & Acceptance Rates
- Spring 2021: A total of 27 students applied and 26 met the requirements and were accepted into the program. Of the 26 accepted a total of 17 were enrolled in the first class of the program.
- Fall 2021: A total of 55 students applied and the class maximum of 30 met the requirements and were accepted into the program. Of the 30, a total of 30 were enrolled in the first class of the program.
- Spring 2022: A total of 17 students applied and all 17 met the requirements and were accepted into the program. Of the 17 accepted students 15 were enrolled in the first class of the program.
- Fall 2022: A total of 54 students applied and the class maximum of 30 students met the requirements and were accepted into the program. Of the 30 a total of 30 were enrolled in the first class of the program.
- Spring 2023: A total of 21 students applied and 20 met the requirements and were accepted into the program. Of the 20 accepted students 16 were enrolled in the first class of the program.