Illinois State University

100 North University Street
Normal, IL 61790

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https://www.illinoisstate.edu/
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Main telephone 309-438-2111
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Public or private Public
Type of school University
Date founded 1857
Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Campus size 1180 acres
County McLean
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Number of full time, freshmen men 1,770
Number of full time, freshmen women 2,363
Total number of full time freshmen 4,133
Number of part time, freshmen men 7
Number of part time, freshmen women 7
Total number of part time freshmen 14
Total number of freshmen men 1,777
Total number of freshmen women 2,370
Total number of freshmen 4,147
Number of full time, undergraduate men 7,599
Number of full time, undergraduate women 9,817
Total number of full time undergraduates 17,416
Number of part time, undergraduate men 510
Number of part time, undergraduate women 524
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,034
Total number of undergraduate males 8,109
Total number of undergraduate females 10,341
Total number of undergraduate students 18,450
Number of male graduate students 897
Number of female graduate students 1,662
Total number of graduate students 2,559
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 9,006
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 12,003
Total enrollment 21,009
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 2%
Black 11%
Hispanic 13%
White 66%
Race/ethnicity unknown Less than 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 3%
Number of states and territories represented 40
Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%
Number of countries represented 48
Percentage of students 25 or older 4%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $12,066
Out-of-state tuition $24,132
Fees $4,078
Books and supplies $830
Room and board (live on campus)* $11,754
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person David Krueger
Financial aid contact title Associate Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 309-438-2231
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term) November 15
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $16,157
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 69%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,219
Scholarship or grant $13,598
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $15,020
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 65%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,159
Scholarship or grant $12,651
Work study $1,917
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 3,745
Number of freshmen who received aid 2,602
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 14,047
Number of undergraduates who received aid 10,085
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 64%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $27,923
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Nursing loans Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Nursing Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Jeff Mavros
Admissions contact title Executive Director of Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 800-366-2478 Ext 2478
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to Veteran Admission Policy - From the State of Illinois at time of enlisting, served a year or more of active duty, honorable discharge received, ISU is the first institution of attendance after release from military
Number of male applicants 8,709
Number of male applicants accepted 7,477
Number of male applicants who enrolled 1,777
Number of female applicants 12,175
Number of female applicants accepted 11,112
Number of female applicants who enrolled 2,370
Total number of applicants 20,884
Total number of applicants accepted 18,589
Total number of applicants who enrolled 4,147
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline April 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $55
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Recommended, but not required
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Not considered
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Not considered
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Considered
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Not considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 19%
500 - 599 44%
600 - 699 29%
700 - 800 6%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score 550
SAT math
400 - 499 19%
500 - 599 48%
600 - 699 24%
700 - 800 6%
Average SAT math score 540
ACT score
12 - 17 5%
18 - 23 39%
24 - 29 47%
30 - 36 9%
Average ACT score 24
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.6
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 81%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 51%
Between four and five years 12%
Between five and six years 2%
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Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 1,233
Student faculty ratio 19:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 credits
All students must meet:
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Engineering Master's at University of Illinois, Bradley University
Other Accountancy: Integrated, B.S./M.P.A., M.S., Illinois State University
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program National Student Exchange
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (2600)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Milner Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Marching band Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 459
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Percentage of students who live on campus 35%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed, women only
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served
Housing application deadline May 1
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Legal services Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Child daycare available on campus Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
Other career services Workshops and programs on a variety of career-related topics
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Grad admissions contact person Noelle Selkow
Grad admissions contact title Director of Graduate Studies
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 800-366-2478 Ext 2478
Number of full time, male graduate students 531
Number of full time, female graduate students 758
Total number of full time graduate students 1,289
Number of part time, male graduate students 366
Number of part time, female graduate students 904
Total number of part time graduate students 1,270
Total number of male graduate students 897
Total number of female graduate students 1,662
Total number of graduate students 2,559
Number of undergraduate men 8,109
Number of undergraduate women 10,341
Total number of undergraduate students 18,450
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 9,006
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 12,003
Total enrollment 21,009
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $7,694
Out-of-state tuition* $9,500
Fees $1,954
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.