Illinois State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,560
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	92%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Normal, Illinois, Illinois State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Illinois State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Illinois State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Illinois State is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Illinois State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,319

Cost of attendance at Illinois State University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,843

Cost of attendance at Illinois State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Illinois State University received on average $10,848 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,848

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,039	31%	$4,936	$5,128,699
Other Federal Grant	1,938	58%	$3,985	$7,723,357
State Grant/Scholarships	1,767	53%	$5,505	$9,727,609
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,751	83%	$5,644	$15,526,359
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,040	91%	$10,848	$32,977,325

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Illinois State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Illinois State University students is 67.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.8%.

67.3%

asian 64.2% 52 students
African American 48.1% 163 students
white 72.3% 1,925 students
unknown 50.0% 9 students
hawaiian 66.7% 4 students
hispanic 54.1% 213 students
International Students 61.5% 8 students
Mixed Race 57.3% 59 students

Sport Conferences

Football Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Illinois State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Illinois State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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