School Information

37.9
Total Cost $22,751
Total Enrollment 21,184
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

Illinois State University

http://www.ilstu.edu
North and School Streets, Normal, Illinois 61790-1000
(309) 438-2111

We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, scholarship, public service and the connections we build among them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Illinois State University, 68.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 38.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,170), and 53% receive loans ($6,342 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,882.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Illinois State University is $12,202 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Illinois State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $10,531
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $16,561
Tuition Graduate in State $5,280
Tuition Graduate Out of State $10,968
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $22,751
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $28,781
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 14,114 people applied to Illinois State University. Of the applicants, 62.0% were admitted (60.0% male & 63.0% female ) and 35.0% accepted (37.0% male and 33.0% female)

Of the 18,389 undergraduate students at Illinois State University, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 57.0% of the 2,795 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     99.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     83.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     40.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     69.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 3/1
Admissions Office Phone (309) 438-2181
Admissions Office Email admissions@IllinoisState.edu
Admissions Office Address 201 Hovey Hall Campus Box 2200 Normal, Il 61790-2200
Admissions Transfer URL http://admissions.illinoisstate.edu/transfer/
Admissions Website http://admissions.illinoisstate.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.admissions.ilstu.edu/apply
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to Illinois State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Illinois State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 85 1
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 39
Agriculture, General 46 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 125 14 5
Biochemistry 16
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 109 14 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 744 127
Accounting 124 43
Business Administration and Management, General 133 84
Finance, General 152
Insurance 31
International Business/Trade/Commerce 27
Management Information Systems, General 7
Management Science, General 97
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 173
Communication, journalism, and related programs 262 25
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 65 25
Journalism 56
Mass Communication/Media Studies 55
Public Relations/Image Management 86
Computer and information sciences and support services 82 31
Computer Science 20 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 24
Information Technology 38 31
Education 6 785 161 25
Administration of Special Education 1
Business Teacher Education 30
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 18
Curriculum and Instruction 2 48 6
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 21 14
Educational/Instructional Media Design 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 293
Health Teacher Education 38
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 60
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 64
Mathematics Teacher Education 3
Music Teacher Education 22 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 77
Reading Teacher Education 40
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 2
Social Studies Teacher Education 18
Special Education and Teaching, General 159 28 2
Superintendency and Educational System Administration 1
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 24
Engineering technologies/technicians 128 29
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician 1
Industrial Technology/Technician 127 29
English language and literature/letters 2 140 18 11
English Composition 2 2
English Language and Literature, General 140 16 11
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 124 22
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 124 22
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 48 11
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 11
French Language and Literature 6
German Language and Literature 8
Spanish Language and Literature 34
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 299 54
Athletic Training/Trainer 21
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 84 44
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 27
Environmental Health 21 0
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0 10
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 18
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 118
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 10
History 123 14
History, General 123 14
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 115
General Studies 76
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 39
Mathematics and statistics 69 28
Mathematics, General 69 28
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 138 33
Health and Physical Education, General 33
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 48
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 90
Philosophy and religious studies 17
Philosophy 17
Physical sciences 56 19
Chemistry, General 27 9
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 10
Geology/Earth Science, General 11
Physics, General 18
Psychology 8 111 18 4
Counseling Psychology 8
Psychology, General 111 10
School Psychology 8 4
Public administration and social service professions 54 27
Social Work 54 27
Security and protective services 145 9
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 145 9
Social sciences 260 30
Anthropology 20
Archeology 3
Economics, General 57 12
Geography 24
Political Science and Government, General 96 11
Sociology 63 4
Visual and performing arts 207 42
Art/Art Studies, General 83 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 67 12
Fine/Studio Arts, General 12 4
Music Performance, General 15
Music, General 16 23
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 14 1
 
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