About Illinois State University (ISU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
20,635
Website
illinoisstate.edu/Accreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
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Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed Illinois State University at the 340th position among other national universities.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Range
1010 - 1190
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $50, as part of the admission process at ISU. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1020-1220 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at Illinois State University is 23. However, those getting an ACT score less than 20 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at North and School Streets, Normal, Illinois 61790-1000, or call (309) 438-2111.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$19,489
Average Annual Cost
$11,524
Books And Supplies
$910
Other Fees
$2,992
Room And Board
$9,850
Budget For Other Expenses
$4,482
Total One Year Cost
$29,758
Before applying to ISU, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $36,697 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
79%
Part-Time Retention Rate
68%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$930
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Teacher Education and Professional...
496 Graduates
Marketing
230 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
226 Graduates
Agriculture, General
216 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
199 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
193 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
177 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
155 Graduates
Management Sciences and Quantitativ...
154 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
153 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
147 Graduates
Psychology, General
124 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
117 Graduates
Biology, General
115 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facil...
113 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
108 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
104 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
101 Graduates
Political Science and Government
94 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
76 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
74 Graduates
Mathematics
74 Graduates
History
72 Graduates
Insurance
71 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
68 Graduates
Social Work
68 Graduates
Sociology
67 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
66 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
66 Graduates
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...
59 Graduates
Public Health
48 Graduates
Construction Management
39 Graduates
Computer Science
38 Graduates
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...
37 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
37 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
37 Graduates
Journalism
35 Graduates
Economics
34 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
33 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
30 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
30 Graduates
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomica...
28 Graduates
Music
27 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
26 Graduates
Engineering Technology, General
25 Graduates
Apparel and Textiles
24 Graduates
Chemistry
24 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
23 Graduates
Physics
23 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
22 Graduates
International Business
22 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
21 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
20 Graduates
Anthropology
16 Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
16 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
15 Graduates
Philosophy
13 Graduates
Graphic Communications
12 Graduates
Legal Support Services
9 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
7 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
7 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
5 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
18,107
Socio-Economic Diversity
28%
Part-time
7%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$74,747 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
34%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,334/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,516/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,516/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Reggie Redbird
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference
Total Male Athletes
230
Total Female Athletes
189
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
36
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by ISU. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $9,850 per year. Illinois State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at ISU costs around $4,516 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 45% male and 55% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,600/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$47,100/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$169 - 285
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$9,572
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,868
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,593
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,899
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$14,561
$30K - $48K
$13,683
$48K - $75K
$8,277
$75K - $110K
$3,349
> $110K
$2,303
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,417,535
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$9,363,378
The financial aid department of Illinois State University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Illinois State University is around $5,263 and the federal grant is $5,068. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $5,074 and institutional aid worth $5,263. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Illinois State University amount to $2,417,535 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $9,363,378.
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