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Illinois State University Trade Programs

Illinois State University is a public institution located in Normal, IL. A Suburban Area offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Illinois State University?

Get in touch with Illinois State University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	North and School Streets, Normal, IL 61790-1000
Phone:	3094382111
Website:	illinoisstate.edu/
Admissions:	www.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/

How Do I Get Into Illinois State University?

You can apply to Illinois State University online at: www.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/apply

Illinois State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Illinois State University

Here’s what Illinois State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Illinois State University?

Illinois State University has an acceptance rate of 88%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

44% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Illinois State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 620. Math scores were between 490 and 590.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 990 to 1210. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Illinois State University ranged between 21 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Illinois State University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	8,665	7,433	86%
Women	12,908	11,584	90%

Can I Afford Illinois State University?

The average net price after aid at Illinois State University is $18,996. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$11,215
In-State Fees	$3,195
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,863
Out-of-State Fees	$3,195
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,410
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,058

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 22% of students at Illinois State University receive some form of financial aid (4,133 students).

Approximately 83% of students at Illinois State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,056 per student.

32% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,636.

Student Loan Debt

43% of Illinois State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,065 per year.

Illinois State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,121 students enrolled at Illinois State University, all undergraduate. Illinois State University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 18,414 undergraduate students at Illinois State University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Illinois State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	478
Black or African American	2,504
Hispanic	2,614
White	11,729
American Indian/Alaska Native	18
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	18
Two or More Races	754
Non-Resident	165

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Illinois State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	4,112
Wisconsin	26
Missouri	22
Indiana	13
Iowa	11

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Illinois State University

Illinois State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

7,530 undergraduate students at Illinois State University took at least one online class — of those, 420 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Illinois State University

Illinois State University offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Illinois State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.