ISU Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into ISU? The school has a 89% acceptance rate. Last year, 10,332 out of 11,592 applicants were admitted making Illinois State University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 43 percent. Illinois State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
89% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Estimated Average SAT | N/A |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into ISU?
Admission data indicates that ISU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 98 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Illinois State University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 89%-94% |
| 21 to 23 | Avg - | 84%-89% |
| 19 to 21 | Reach | 78%-84% |
| Less than 19 | Low | <78% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Illinois State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Illinois State University was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as ISU accepts 89% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 21% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 20% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 19% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 21% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,892 | 4,700 | 11,592 |
| Accepted | 6,229 | 4,103 | 10,332 |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 87% | 89% |
| Enrolled | 1,934 | 1,418 | 3,352 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 31% | 35% | 32% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
The application deadline for Fall 2019 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2019.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Illinois State University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145813 IPEDS survey data for Illinois State University.
