Chances of getting into Illinois State University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
89.1%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into ISU and can I get accepted? The school has a 89% acceptance rate ranking it #60 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. 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.
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Calculate My ChancesISU SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Not ReportedApplicants Submitting SAT
-| 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 |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
ISU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
21-26Applicants Submitting ACT
98%| 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 |
| Average ACT Score | 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. The school ranks #14 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. 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 & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.36Typical High School Grades
B+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. The school ranks #21 in Illinois for highest average GPA. 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 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Mar 1, 2020Days left to Apply
166Applicants have 166 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to ISU before the Mar 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
| Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Nov 14 |
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
| Feb 8 | Feb 19 |
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.
