Silliman University: Statistics

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# 4625 of 14,131 In the World
# 1594 of 5,830 In Asia
# 10 of 229 In Philippines
# 1614 of 14,131 For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
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Acceptance rate

64%

Religion

Christian

Languages

English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Private

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate64%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarJune to March (June - October; November-March)

We've calculated the 64% acceptance rate for Silliman University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Silliman University.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Silliman University faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Silliman University.

Centre : Law and Development

Development Studies Law

Centre : Research and Environmental Management

Environmental Management Environmental Studies

College : Agriculture

Agricultural Business Agriculture Agronomy Zoology

College : Arts and Sciences

American Studies Anthropology Arts and Humanities Asian Studies Biology Chemistry Coastal Studies English Environmental Management Environmental Studies Filipino History Industrial and Organizational Psychology Literature Marine Biology Mathematics Mathematics Education Modern Languages Natural Resources Natural Sciences Philosophy Physics Political Sciences Psychology Public Health Religion Science Education Social Psychology Social Work Sociology Southeast Asian Studies Speech Studies Theatre Writing

College : Business Administration

Accountancy Business Administration Business and Commerce Business Computing Economics Management Management Systems Public Administration Secretarial Studies

College : Computer Studies

Computer Science Information Technology

College : Education

Art Criticism Biological and Life Sciences Chemistry Curriculum Dietetics Education Educational Administration Educational and Student Counselling English Filipino Foreign Languages Education Health Education Home Economics Education Library Science Music Education Native Language Education Nutrition Physical Education Physics Preschool Education Primary Education Secondary Education Social Studies Special Education Technology Education

College : Engineering and Design

Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering

College : Law

Law

College : Mass Communication

Mass Communication

College : Nursing

Medical Technology Physical Therapy Psychiatry and Mental Health Public Health

College : Performing Arts

Acting Conducting Fine Arts Music Music Education Music Theory and Composition Musical Instruments Musicology Singing Speech Studies Theatre

Institute : Environmental and Marine Sciences

Coastal Studies Environmental Management Natural Resources

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Silliman University.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes No

Research profile

Silliman University has published 495 scientific papers with 14,255 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Geology, Political Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, Medicine, and Sociology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Environmental Science
330 / 12,709
Biology
310 / 13,017
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
307 / 10,628
Ecology
241 / 11,594
Geology
215 / 10,237
Political Science
208 / 7,705
Law
201 / 7,505
Geography and Cartography
189 / 8,391
Medicine
186 / 5,562
Sociology
163 / 4,189
Wildlife and Fisheries Management
151 / 9,422
Engineering
148 / 4,809
Chemistry
133 / 4,834
Physics
132 / 4,405
Oceanography
124 / 6,741
Paleontology
117 / 5,071
Computer Science
114 / 1,723
History
110 / 4,071
Philosophy
99 / 1,305
Psychology
94 / 1,727
Archaeology
93 / 3,969
Business
91 / 1,641
Art & Design
91 / 2,609
Economics
78 / 838
Quantum and Particle physics
74 / 1,484
Botany
71 / 1,964
Materials Science
69 / 2,724
Mathematics
68 / 934
Genetics
66 / 1,923
Public Health
64 / 3,472
Fashion Design
62 / 2,449
Zoology
62 / 2,732
Demography
61 / 3,452
Biochemistry
58 / 2,248
Organic chemistry
55 / 1,645
Environmental Management
53 / 3,021
Development Studies
52 / 389
Management
52 / 781
Pathology
48 / 1,664
Linguistics
47 / 719

Annual publication & citation counts

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16 Notable alumni

Roseller T. Lim

1. Roseller T. Lim

1915-1976 (aged 61)
politician judge
Roseller Tarroza Lim was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Senate and House of Representatives from 1949 to 1963. He also served as Court of Appeals Justice from his appointment in 1973 until his death. Lim was known as the "Great Filibuster," after he filibustered for more than 18 hours in an attempt to prevent the...
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David Sobrepeña

2. David Sobrepeña

1932-. (aged 94)
David Sobrepeña is president of the Union College of Laguna. He was born to Bishop Enrique Sobrepeña and Petra Sobrepeña (née Aguinaldo). He is a native of La Union, a northern province in the Philippines. He succeeded his mother as president of the Union College; she occupied the position upon the demise of his father, the College founder.
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Anselmo Gonzaga

3. Anselmo Gonzaga

1906-1992 (aged 86)
athletics competitor
Anselmo Gonzaga was a Filipino sprinter. While attending the Silliman Institute now Silliman University in Dumaguete, in 1927 he set a new Philippine record with 10.5 second in the 100 m dash. With this time, Gonzaga was ranked fourth in the world that year, and again in 1929. At the 1927 Far Eastern Games, he won gold in the 200...
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Merlie M. Alunan

4. Merlie M. Alunan

1943-. (aged 83)
poet writer
Merlie M. Alunan is a multi-awarded Filipina poet, teacher and mentor, and cultural worker in the Visayas.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names SU
Founded 1901
Motto Via, Veritas, VitaThe Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6)
Colors red, white
Academic calendar June to March (June - October; November-March)
Address Hibbard Avenue Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, 6200 Philippines
City Population 142,000
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