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    Illinois State University

    Normal, IL · Midwest

    Acceptance rate
    88.1%
    SAT mid-50
    990-1210
    Cost after aid
    $19,398
    Graduation rate
    65%

    What Illinois State University says matters

    How Illinois State University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    88%
    19,017 of 21,573
    Yield
    23%
    4,285 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1010-1210
    ACT mid-50
    21-27
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    86%7,433 of 8,665
    Women
    90%11,584 of 12,908

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay

    Not considered

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Class rank
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Illinois State University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission142

    Entrance Exams

    SAT
    Yes
    ACT
    Yes
    AP
    Yes
    CLEP
    Yes
    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_CONSIDER
    ACT Only
    Considered
    SAT Only
    Considered

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    8,665
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    12,908
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    7,433
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    11,584
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1,689
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    4
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    2,578
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    14
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    21,573
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    19,017
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    4,285
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    19,949
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    17,644
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    4,112
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,160
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    969
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    131
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    428
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    375
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    41
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    36
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    29
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    15
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    2
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    2
    Visual/Performing Arts
    2

    Basis for Selection

    Open admission policy as described above for all students
    Veteran Admission Policy - From the State of Illinois at time of enlisting, served a year or more of active duty, present a discharge for other than dishonorable reasons, ISU is the first institution of attendance after release from military.
    other (explain):
    Other
    Rigor of secondary school record
    Not Considered
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.437
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.075
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,010
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,110
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,210
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    500
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    560
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    620
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    490
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    540
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    590
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    21%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    19%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    26%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    21%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    23%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Science: 25th Percentile
    21%
    ACT Science: 50th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Science: 75th Percentile
    27%
    ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
    22%
    ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
    25%
    ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
    31%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    5.64
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    27.22
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    42.67
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    22.28
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    2.19
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    4.02
    SAT Math: 600-699
    20.8
    SAT Math: 500-599
    48.03
    SAT Math: 400-499
    21.23
    SAT Math: 300-399
    5.92
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    3.58
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    25.27
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    49.68
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    18.43
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    2.99
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0.05
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    13.31
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    43.34
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    38.39
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    4.95
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Math: 30-36
    9.01
    ACT Math: 24-29
    38.63
    ACT Math: 18-23
    37.77
    ACT Math: 12-17
    14.59
    ACT Math: 6-11
    0
    ACT Math: Below 6
    0
    ACT English: 30-36
    15.88
    ACT English: 24-29
    33.05
    ACT English: 18-23
    39.91
    ACT English: 12-17
    10.3
    ACT English: 6-11
    .86
    ACT English: Below 6
    0
    ACT Science: 30-36
    12.07
    ACT Science: 24-29
    40.52
    ACT Science: 18-23
    40.52
    ACT Science: 12-17
    6.9
    ACT Science: 6-11
    0
    ACT Science: Below 6
    0
    ACT Reading: 30-36
    29.18
    ACT Reading: 24-29
    34.33
    ACT Reading: 18-23
    30.9
    ACT Reading: 12-17
    4.29
    ACT Reading: 6-11
    1.29
    ACT Reading: Below 6
    0
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.624
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Amount of application fee:
    55
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    Other
    Yes
    Amount of housing deposit:
    300
    Transfer Admission21

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    1,572
    Women
    1,920
    Total
    3,492
    Men
    1,401
    Women
    1,760
    Total
    3,161
    Men
    825
    Women
    963
    Total
    1,788

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    Summer
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Recommended for Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Recommended for Some
    Interview
    Recommended for Some
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.0
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/transfer/requirements Transfer students with a minimum 2.4 GPA may be admitted to the University as undeclared if program prerequisites were not met or if space is not available in the preferred major. Students with 75 or more semester hours completed will not be admitted as undeclared.

    Transfer Credit Policies

    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://veterans.illinoisstate.edu/support/transfer/
    Academic Offerings and Policies20

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    Yes
    Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
    Yes
    Distance learning
    Yes
    Double major
    Yes
    Dual enrollment
    Yes
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    Yes
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    Yes
    Honors Program
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    English (including composition)
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Mathematics
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life39

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    3.1%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    2.0%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    2.9%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    4.4%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    7.3%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    35%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    65%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    4.2%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18.56
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18.56
    Average age of full-time students
    20.65
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20.97

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Marching band
    Yes
    Model UN
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Musical theater
    Yes
    Opera
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Symphony orchestra
    Yes
    Television station
    Yes

    Housing

    Apartments for married students
    Yes
    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Special housing for international students
    Yes
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    Yes
    Theme housing
    Yes
    Living Learning Communities
    Yes
    Annual Expenses24

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/paying/calculator/

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    12066
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    12066
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    24132

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    4078
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    11410
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    6178
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    5232

    Comprehensive Expenses

    Other:
    Required fees includes student health insurance. This fee is automatically assessed to all registered for 9 or more credit hours. Fee can be waived with proof of insurance.

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    15

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    830
    Transportation:
    2452
    Other expenses:
    3422
    Books and supplies:
    830
    Transportation
    4172
    Other expenses:
    3166
    Books and supplies:
    830
    Food and housing total*
    12194
    Transportation:
    4172
    Other expenses:
    3166

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    In-district:
    402
    In-state (out-of-district):
    402
    Out-of-state:
    804
    NONRESIDENTS:
    804
    Financial Aid102

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    1,121
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    4,917
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    73
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    18,460

    Methodology

    Federal methodology (FM)
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    35856332.51
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    54275247.85
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    44152290.99
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    3010590.30
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    137294461.65
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    43401416.14
    Federal Work-Study
    677656.12
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    44079072.26
    Parent Loans
    8339723.02
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    4392117.44
    Athletic Awards
    1743667.77

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    1094211.45
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    7568891.51
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    21229350.46
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    2025907.00
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    31918360.42
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    32484141.02
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    32484141.02
    Parent Loans
    16904903.98
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    5898736.76
    Athletic Awards
    5237370.59

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,916
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    2,896
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    2,876
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,796
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    1,612
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,694
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    352
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    70%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    17600
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    14941
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3098
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3265.0
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    14,453
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    10,907
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    10,668
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    6,264
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    5,880
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    8,210
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1,258
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    65%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    16174
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    14018
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4032
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4077.0
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    680
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    529
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    494
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    370
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    249
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    219
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    25
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    49%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    9817
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7200
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4188
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4195.0

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    2,595

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,531
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    1,481
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    355
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    59.0
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    57.07
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    13.68
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    26698
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    19089
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    35501

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    88
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    15,734
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    1,384,574

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    Yes

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Loans
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes
    Federal Nursing Scholarship
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Yes
    Art
    Yes
    Athletics
    Yes
    Job skills
    Yes
    ROTC
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Religious affiliation
    Not Selected
    State/district residency
    Yes
    Academics
    Yes
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred28

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    2.19
    Natural resources and conservation
    0.22
    Communication/journalism
    5.72
    Communication technologies
    0.27
    Computer and information sciences
    5.47
    Education
    18.13
    Engineering technologies
    1.17
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.47
    Family and consumer sciences
    1.71
    Law/legal studies
    0.31
    English
    2.11
    Liberal arts/general studies
    2.68
    Biological/life sciences
    3
    Mathematics and statistics
    1.37
    Parks and recreation
    3.28
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.2
    Physical sciences
    1.06
    Psychology
    3.92
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    3.46
    Public administration and social services
    1.11
    Social sciences
    4.41
    Visual and performing arts
    4.83
    Health professions and related programs
    9.02
    Business/marketing
    21.56
    History
    2.33
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence149

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1,689
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    2,578
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    771
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    834
    All other degree-seeking: men
    5,302
    All other degree-seeking: women
    6,883
    Total degree-seeking: men
    7,762
    Total degree-seeking: women
    10,295
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    2
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    10
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    7,764
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    10,305
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    4
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    14
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: men
    54
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    129
    All other degree-seeking: men
    421
    All other degree-seeking: women
    378
    Total degree-seeking: men
    479
    Total degree-seeking: women
    521
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    27
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    11
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    506
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    532
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    179
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    355
    All other degree-seeking: men
    266
    All other degree-seeking: women
    432
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    2
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time: men
    87
    Degree-seeking, first-time: women
    366
    All other degree-seeking: men
    170
    All other degree-seeking: women
    510
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    24
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    47
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    281
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    923
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    19,107
    Total all graduate
    2,439
    Grand Total All Students
    21,546

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    447
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    788
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    41
    Hispanic/Latino
    664
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    953
    White, non-Hispanic
    2,321
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    4
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    99
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    3
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    168
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    32
    TOTAL
    4,285
    Nonresidents
    158
    Hispanic/Latino
    2,720
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    2,596
    White, non-Hispanic
    12,139
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    15
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    493
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    11
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    778
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    147
    TOTAL
    19,057
    Nonresidents
    169
    Hispanic/Latino
    2,721
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    2,598
    White, non-Hispanic
    12,165
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    15
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    499
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    11
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    781
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    148
    TOTAL
    19,107

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    4,512
    Postbachelor's certificates
    307
    Master's degrees
    876
    Post-Master's certificates
    26
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    48
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    11

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,273
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    821
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,579
    Total
    3,673
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    4
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,271
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    820
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,578
    Total
    3,669
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    435
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    448
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    905
    Total
    1,788
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    182
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    108
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    204
    Total
    494
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    44
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    14
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    28
    Total
    86
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    661
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    570
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,137
    Total
    2,368
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    52.01
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    69.51
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    72.05
    Total
    64.54
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,046
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    759
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,528
    Total
    3,333
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    2
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    2
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1,046
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    757
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,528
    Total
    3,331
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    369
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    453
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    888
    Total
    1,710
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    156
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    89
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    181
    Total
    426
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    29
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    11
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    33
    Total
    73
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    554
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    553
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,102
    Total
    2,209
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    52.96
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    73.05
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    72.12
    Total
    66.32
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size46

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    931
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    155
    C. Total number who are women
    485
    D. Total number who are men
    446
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    46
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    760
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    161
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    5
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    354
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    34
    C. Total number who are women
    228
    D. Total number who are men
    126
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    2
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    80%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    246
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    22
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    6
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,285
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    189
    C. Total number who are women
    713
    D. Total number who are men
    572
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    48
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    840
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    407
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    27
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    11
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    20,051
    and ____ faculty
    1,019

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    241
    10-19
    801
    20-29
    981
    30-39
    326
    40-49
    81
    50-99
    170
    100+
    121
    Total
    2,721
    2-9
    137
    10-19
    108
    20-29
    225
    30-39
    89
    40-49
    3
    50-99
    3
    100+
    3
    Total
    568
    Source: Illinois State University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Illinois State University

    Illinois State University is a mid-sized public university in Normal, IL, in a city setting.

    What Illinois State University looks for

    Illinois State University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Illinois State University?

      Illinois State University's middle 50% SAT range is 990 to 1210. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Illinois State University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 21 to 27. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Illinois State University?

      Illinois State University admits roughly 88% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Illinois State University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $19,398 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Illinois State University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Illinois State University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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