Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Normal, Illinois |
| Online | illinoisstate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Normal, Illinois, Illinois State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 11,913 prospective students applied, and 10,905 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,374 enrolled in the school. 17,733 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,500 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $11,524 plus fees of $3,795. ISU is ranked 467 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Outcomes
Value
ISU is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Illinois State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#467 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#150 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#481 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1200 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.41 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $830 |
| Other Fees | $3,795 |
| Room and Board | $10,146 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,856 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,151 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $830 |
| Other Fees | $3,795 |
| Room and Board | $10,146 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,856 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,675 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Education | 18% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Communication | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145813 IPEDS survey data for Illinois State University.
Current students may use the Illinois State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.