Illinois State University

Normal, IL

Illinois State University

Normal, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$21,895

$33,960

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

19

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 18,589
Declined 2,295
Total Received 20,884
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Enrollment

18,450

undergraduate students

2,539

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1857, Illinois State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong academic programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a campus in Normal, Illinois.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 20,989
Established in 1857
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

1,180-acre campus in Normal (population: 54,284), with a 300-acre farm in Lexington; 40 miles from Peoria. Served by train; air 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.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Illinois State University
100 North University Street
Normal, IL
61761

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
30%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
610
25th
500
75th
27
25th
21
75th
26
25th
19
75th
27
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 15
Application deadline (final deadline) April 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 18,589
Declined 2,295
Total Received 20,884

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

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

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,166

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $16,021
Housing $5,970
Food $5,056
Additional fees $5,874
Books & supplies $830
Total $33,751
Average Financial Aid - $11,166
Total with Avg. Aid $22,585
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Gymnastics yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, fishing, golf, hockey, lacrosse, quidditch, roundnet, rugby, soccer, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country, dance, equestrian sports, fencing, fishing, golf, lacrosse, quidditch, roundnet, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Bags, spikeball, dodgeball, table tennis, sand volleyball, badminton, flag football, softball, pickleball, soccer, basketball, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Missouri Valley Conference, Gateway Football Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Anthropology, General yes yes
Apparel and Textiles, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Analytics yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other yes yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes
Construction Management, General yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Energy Systems Technology/Technician yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
Environmental Health yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Graphic Communications, General yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Health Teacher Education yes
History, General yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Hydrology and Water Resources Science yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes yes
Information Technology yes yes
Insurance yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Science yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes yes
Nursing Science yes
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
School Psychology yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Marketing
  2. Agriculture
  3. Finance

Programs Offered

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

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Technologies
  • Other

20,989

total students

97%

in-state

3%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

88%

18,450
students

Female
56%
10,341

Male
44%
8,109

12%

2,539
students

Female
68%
1,739

Male
32%
800

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

17,416
students

Female
56%
9,817

Male
44%
7,599

6%

1,034
students

Female
51%
524

Male
49%
510

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
11%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
66%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

1,814

Transfer applicants enrolled

10%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
High school transcript Recommended of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: May 1

Spring: November 1

Summer: May 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 48
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
South Korea
The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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