Overview

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

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	×
Sports Communication	×
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
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, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, 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
Human Services, General	×
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

21,573

Applied

19,017

Accepted

19,107

Enrolled

Female Admissions

12,908

Females Applied

11,584

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

8,665

Males Applied

7,433

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

55

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	April 1st	September 1st	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 1st	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	May 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	557	500	620
SAT Math	540	490	590
ACT Composite	24	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

12,066

In-state

24,132

Out-of-state

12,066

In-district

Fees

4,086

Full-time student fees

12,382

Room & board

6,178

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

16,174

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,600

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,734

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,077

Avg. Loan Aid

4,264

Avg. Grant Aid

14,018

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

64.52%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

19,107

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.27%
Black or African American	13.62%
White or Caucasian	63.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	2.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	4.08%
Other	0.77%

Gender

Male (43.28%)

Female (56.72%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	35%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Gamma Phi Circus and Festival ISU

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	No	Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No
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
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

1,285

Total Faculty

20:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 931

Part-time - 354

Male - 572

Female - 713