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Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois 61790-1000

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Known for business

Illinois State University is a public institution in Normal with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1127, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 18.4K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $62,117 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,996.

Established
1857
Motto
Gladly We Learn and Teach
Mascot
Reggie Redbird
Type
Public research university
Conference
ACHA Divisions 1

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89%Acceptance
1127SAT Avg
18,414Students
19:1Student:Faculty
66%Grad Rate
$62,117Earnings 10yr
$18,996Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Illinois State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1127

Reading & WritingMid: 560
510620
MathMid: 540
500610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2227

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

89.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1127

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$16,021
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,086
Room & Board$11,584
Books & Supplies$830
Total Cost of Attendance$32,458
Average Net Price$18,996
Median Debt at Graduation$20,482
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,075
$30–48K$11,994
$48–75K$16,424
$75–110K$23,818
$110K+$26,853

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,996

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

131

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (138)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
18,414
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 12%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate66.3%
Freshman Retention81.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,599
8 Years$57,276
10 Years$62,117

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,000
Men
$58,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#222
Forbes
#260
Washington Monthly
#128

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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