Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a Public university is located in Edwardsville, Illinois and is the younger of the two constituent institutions of Southern Illinois University. The school was established in 1957. The university offers a broad choice of degrees and programs ranging from liberal arts to professional studies. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in the Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, and Nursing and professional degrees in Dental Medicine and Pharmacy. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.