Overview

Illinois State University is a University institution located in Normal, IL, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL  61790-2200
United States

Contact Mr. Jeff Mavros
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@ilstu.edu
Phone: 309-438-2181

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
European Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Dietetics/dietitian
Environmental Health
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

19,596

Applied

16,899

Accepted

18,055

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,510

Females Applied

10,206

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,086

Males Applied

6,693

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.64

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	September 1st
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 1st	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	April 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	550	500	610
SAT Math	540	500	600
ACT Composite	24	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,524

In-state

23,048

Out-of-state

11,524

In-district

Fees

3,955

Full-time student fees

11,584

Room & board

830

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Minorities Employees

Financial Aid

13,615

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,604

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,905

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,186

Avg. Loan Aid

3,810

Avg. Grant Aid

11,124

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

18,055

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.95%
Black or African American	10.52%
White or Caucasian	68.59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	2.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.92%
Other	0.52%

Gender

Male (43.5%)

Female (56.5%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	32%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Festival ISU, Passages/Welcome Weekend and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,429

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 898

Part-time - 531

Male - 617

Female - 806