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Illinois State University

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Acceptance Rate 86.24 %
SAT Average 1,090
Tuition & Fees $28,086
($16,021)
Student Population 20,683
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,441

Academic Overview

Illinois State University Campus, Normal, IL
Illinois State University is a public, four-years institute located in Normal, Illinois. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $16,021 for Illinois residents and $28,086 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,009 for Illinois residents and $12,646 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 20,683 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86.24% and the graduation rate is 66% last year.
The salary after graduation from Illinois State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $51,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Illinois State's tuition & fees is $16,021 for Illinois residents and $28,086 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $10,009 for in-state students and $12,646 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$16,021$28,086
Graduate$10,009$12,646
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Illinois State. The acceptance rate of Illinois State is 86.24% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.57%. The average graduation rate is 66% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,441 and 86% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 20,683 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Illinois State University is 86.24 %.
Acceptance Rate
86.24%
Graduation Rate for Illinois State University is 66 %
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate for Illinois State University is 80 %
Retention Rate
80%
Student Population for Illinois State University is 20,683
Student Population
20,683
Student to Faculty Ratio for Illinois State University is 19 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,441 at Illinois State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,441

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressNorth and School Streets, Normal, IL 61790-1000
Phone309-438-2111
WEBillinoisstate.edu/
Admissionwww.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/
Online Applicationwww.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidfinancialaid.illinoisstate.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfinancialaid.illinoisstate.edu/paying
Veterans Tuitionveterans.illinoisstate.edu/
Athleticwww.goredbirds.com/
Disability Servicewww.studentaccess.illinoisstate.edu/

Offered Degrees

Illinois State offers 163 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's790
Master's410
Doctorate (Research)80
Doctorate (Practical)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate270
Post-Master's Certificate60

Special Learning Opportunities

Illinois State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:6,156)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,862)

Veterans Benefits

Illinois State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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