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Illinois State University

Illinois State University is a large, public institution located in Normal, il. Founded in 1857, Illinois State University offers undergraduate degrees in 138 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

18,450 undergraduates

$14,121 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Illinois State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 89.0%

SAT score average 1127

ACT score average 24

Average high school GPA 3.62

Application fee $55

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Key deadlines

April

109 days away Application deadline date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Illinois State University is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

19 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Social Sciences and Psychology

Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Marketing

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Finance and Financial Management Services

Accounting and Related Services

Communication and Media Studies

Agriculture, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,121

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,584

Books & supplies $830

Other expenses $5,874

Cost of attendance* $32,409

Average financial aid package $16,174

Estimated cost $16,235 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $23,479

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,584

Books & supplies $830

Other expenses $5,874

Cost of attendance* $41,767

Average financial aid package $16,174

Estimated cost $25,593 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Illinois State University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Illinois State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,450, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

20,989

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

65%

African American %

11%

Hispanic American %

13%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Illinois State University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

North and School Streets, Normal, IL 61790

3094382111

illinoisstate.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Illinois State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Illinois State University?

Illinois State University is located in Normal, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois State University?

The acceptance rate for Illinois State University is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Illinois State University?

The average high school GPA for Illinois State University students was 3.62.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Illinois State University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Illinois State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $129,636.

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