Overview
Student Population
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 15,487 prospective students applied, and 12,593 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,353 enrolled in the school. 18,043 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,677 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $11,524 plus fees of $3,795. ISU is ranked 426 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
ISU is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Illinois State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#426 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#140 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#432 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1220 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $820 |
| Other Fees | $3,795 |
| Room and Board | $9,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,764 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,753 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $820 |
| Other Fees | $3,795 |
| Room and Board | $9,850 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,764 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,277 |
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% |
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.