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Tuition

$13,680

$20,970

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,177
Declined + 3,230
Total Received 12,407
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Public

18,257

undergraduate students

2,449

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

45%

55%

male

female

1  :  19

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
41%
18-23
46%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
46%
18-23
43%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
4%
24-29
46%
18-23
49%
12-17
1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Marketing
  3. English
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School Facts

Illinois State, founded in 1857, is a public, multipurpose university. Its 850-acre campus is located in the urban area of Normal-Bloomington. Campus architecture ranges from a castle-like hall to modern 28-story residential towers.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 20,706
Established in 1857
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences)
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACCE (American Council for Construction Education)
APA (American Psychological Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NEHSPAC (National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council)

Codes

SAT 1319
ACT 1042

Right Now

Normal, IL

490-acre campus in Normal (population: 52,772), 40 miles from Peoria. Served by train; airport and bus serve Bloomington (three miles); major airport serves Chicago (130 miles). School operates evening transportation to local residences and stores. Public transportation serves campus.

Illinois State University
100 North University Street
Normal, IL 61761

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
34%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
15 fraternities 8% of male students
 
17 sororities 11% of female students
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
41%
18-23
46%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
5%
24-29
46%
18-23
43%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
4%
24-29
46%
18-23
49%
12-17
1%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted no
Application deadline November 15 (priority deadline)
March 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Essay

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Particular talent/ability

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,177
Declined + 3,230
Total Received 12,407

Admissions Contact

Stacy Ramsey
Acting Director of Admissions
P: 309 438-2181
F: 309 438-3932
admissions@ilstu.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,050
Additional fees 2,676
Books & supplies 954
Total $13,680
Average Financial Aid - 7,364
Total with Avg. Aid $6,316

Financial Aid

75%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$7,364

Average financial aid

Scholarships

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $19,598,736
State $20,065,734
Institutional $10,252,500
Other external $1,329,271
Total $51,246,241

Non-need-based

Federal $476,680
State $3,419,932
Institutional $1,518,662
Other external $692,449
Total $6,107,723

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 309 438-2231
F: 309 438-3755
financialaid@ilstu.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Jana Albrecht
Director of Financial Aid
financialaid@ilstu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
gymnastics
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track (outdoor)
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Gateway Football Conference (Football I-AA), Missouri Valley Conference (Division I)
Mascot
Reggie Redbird
School colors
red and white

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Athletics Right Now

Club Sports - Men's

Baseball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Fishing, Handball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paintball, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Water Skiing, Wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

Basketball, Bowling, Cross-Country, Equestrian Sports, Fencing, Fishing, Handball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paintball, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Triathlon, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo, Water Skiing,

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Bags, Basketball, Dodge Ball, Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Handball, Indoor Soccer, Kickball, Outdoor Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wiffle Ball

Athletic Directors

Gary Friedman (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Leanna Bordner (women's)
Associate Athletic Director
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accountancy
Agriculture
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Archaeology
Art
Arts Technology
Athletic Training
Audiology
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Business Information Systems
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry
Clinical Counseling Psychology
College Student Personnel Administration
Communication Studies
Communications
Computer Science
Construction Management
Criminal Justice Sciences
Curriculum/Instruction
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Educational Administration
Elementary Education
English
English Studies
Environmental Health
Exercise Science
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family/Consumer Sciences
Finance
Foreign Languages
French
Geography
Geology
German
Graphic Communication
Health Education
Health Information Management
History
Hydrogeology
Industrial Technology
Information Systems
Instructional Technology/Design
Insurance
Interdisciplinary Studies
International Business
Journalism
Kinesiology/Recreation
Languages
Management
Marketing
Mass Media
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Medical Laboratory Science
Middle Level Teacher Education
Music
Music Education
Network/Telecommunications Management
Nursing
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Professional Accountancy
Psychology
Public Relations
Reading
Recreation/Park Administration
Renewable Energy
Safety
School Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Speech Pathology/Audiology
Technology
Technology Education
Theatre
University Studies
Women's Studies
Writing

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Elementary Education
  2. Marketing
  3. English

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

20,706

total students

94%

6%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

88%

18,257
students

Female
55%
9,979

Male
45%
8,278

Graduate

12%

2,449
students

Female
64%
1,569

Male
36%
880

undergraduateFull-time

93%

17,140
students

Female
55%
9,424

Male
45%
7,716

undergraduatePart-time

7%

1,117
students

Female
50%
555

Male
50%
562

Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

69%

Transfer applicants accepted

58%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: April 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: April 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 39
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
China
India
Japan
Korea
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Sarah Jome
Associate Director of the Office of International Studies and Programs
309 438-7901
sjjome@ilstu.edu

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