Illinois State University

Overview

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

Location & Contact

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

Contact Mr. Jeff Mavros
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@ilstu.edu
Phone: 309-438-2181
Fax: 309-438-3932

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Construction Management
Finance
Insurance
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education
Technology/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Energy Management And Systems Technology
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textiles
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences
Human Development And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French
German
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training
Audiology And Speech-language Pathology
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology
Dietetics
Environmental Health
Health Information/medical Records Administration
Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
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
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Kinesiology And Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Interior Design
Visual And Performing Arts Related

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,078

Applied

10,735

Accepted

18,330

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,183

Females Applied

6,455

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,895

Males Applied

4,280

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.37

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required for some programs	Interview
Recommended	Transcript of high school record Essay

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	23	21	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

11,524

In-state

23,048

Out-of-state

Fees

2,992

Full-time student fees

9,850

Room & board

5,334

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

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

Financial Aid

10,666

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,982

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

18,980

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,136

Avg. Loan Aid

3,087

Avg. Grant Aid

9,440

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

46%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

11%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

18,330

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.4%
Black or African American	8.61%
White or Caucasian	75.02%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	2.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	2.86%
Other	0.27%

Gender

Male (44.8%)

Female (55.2%)

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	31%

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	No	Division 1B
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		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
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		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
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,290

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 878

Part-time - 412

Male - 570

Female - 720