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Illinois State University
Normal, IL · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,829
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $67,557
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Illinois State University is a public college in Normal, IL with 19,057 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1113 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,829 per year ($12,040 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $67,557 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 20,884
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 18,589
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 22%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing500–620
200800
SAT Math490–590
200800
ACT Composite21–27
136
What Illinois State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $34,602
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $16,152
- Out-of-state tuition
- $28,218
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,040
- $30–48k$11,006
- $48–75k$12,488
- $75–110k$21,505
- $110k+$27,183
Get a personal estimate with Illinois State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 81%
- Median earnings
- $67,557
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 19,057
- Student–faculty ratio
- 19:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White64%
- Hispanic14%
- Black14%
- Asian3%
Illinois State University FAQ
What is Illinois State University's acceptance rate?+
Illinois State University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Illinois State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1113.
What ACT score do you need for Illinois State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.
Is Illinois State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Illinois State University?+
In Fall 2023, 20,884 students applied to Illinois State University and 18,589 were admitted; 4,147 enrolled.
Does Illinois State University consider legacy status?+
No. Illinois State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Illinois State University require an essay?+
Illinois State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Illinois State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $34,602 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,829.
What is Illinois State University's graduation rate?+
67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 145813 · How we use this data
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