Overview
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| 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 |
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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 16,151 prospective students applied, and 13,234 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,860 enrolled in the school. 18,207 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,428 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,524 plus fees of $3,308. ISU is ranked 353 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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ISU is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Illinois State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#353 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#104 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#443 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1220 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.36 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 11, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $802 |
| Other Fees | $3,308 |
| Room and Board | $9,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,640 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,124 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $802 |
| Other Fees | $3,308 |
| Room and Board | $9,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,640 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,648 |
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.