Illinois State University
Normal, IL · Suburb · 19,057 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Normal, IL, 61790-1000 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
109 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$34,309
Out-of-state COA
$46,375
Avg net price
$19,398
Room & board
$11,754
In-state tuition
$16,144
Out-of-state tuition
$28,210
Books & supplies
$830/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,568
$30–48k
$12,301
$48–75k
$16,348
$75–110k
$23,865
$110k+
$28,224
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1113
Reading 500–620
Math 490–590
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 21–27
English 21–27
Math 19–26
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Illinois State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
65%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
72%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,599
Median earnings (10yr)
$62,117
Median debt
$20,482
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,000–$26,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,920
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
30%
Median family income
$67,099
Independent students
8%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
64%
Hispanic
14%
Black
14%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,599
10 years after entry
$62,117
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Institutional
Endowment
$224M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
74%
Avg faculty salary
$9,453/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,152
Federal loan rate
43%
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