- 7.0 academic strength
- 20,653 total students
- Very high undergraduate student population (86% undergrads)
- Public, 4-year or above
- Located in the small city of Normal, Illinois
- Also offers occupational programs
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| Distance from home | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Distance from major cities | ||
| Chicago, IL | 104 mi | 1:57 |
Cost and financial aid summary » View more
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Total avg. expenses | $17,579 | $24,165 |
| - Total avg. scholarships and grants | 1,538 | 494 |
| Final avg. cost | $15,546 | $22,131 |
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Admissions
Acceptance rates
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,388 | 4,026 |
| Accepted | 5,024 79% | 3,006 75% |
SAT and ACT scores
Compare your SAT and/or ACT scores to freshmen at Illinois State. The charts below can be read, "1/2 of incoming freshmen at Illinois State scored between 22 and 26 on the ACT."
Your
Scores
| 1/4 score below | 1/2 score between | 1/4 score above | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | NA | NA - NA | NA |
| ACT | 22 | 22 - 26 | 26 |
Cost and financial aid
Cost breakdown
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,048 | $12,634 |
| Avg. Fees | 1,691 | 1,691 |
| Books | 861 | |
| Room and Board | 5,978 | |
| Other Costs | 3,001 | |
| Total avg. expenses | $17,579 | $24,165 |
| Avg. grants State | 1,044 | -- |
| Avg. grants Federal | 494 | |
| Avg. grants Institution | 496 | |
| Total avg. scholarships and grants | $2,034 | $989 |
| Total avg. expenses | 17,579 | 24,165 |
| - Total avg. scholarships and grants | 2,034 | 989 |
| Final avg. cost | $15,546 | $22,131 |
These numbers are estimates. Financial aid can vary greatly depending on personal factors such as family income, savings, and academic achievement. For the most accurate information about a given school's financial aid program, contact the school directly using the contact information on the left side of this page.
Endowment
Total endowment: $41,025,261
Endowment per student: $1,986
Endowment per student helps us better understand a school's ability to provide scholarships and grants. Frequently, schools with a large endowment per student will also have large amounts of scholarships and grants available.
Location
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| Distance from home | ||
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| Distance from major cities | ||
| Chicago, IL | 104 mi | 1:57 |
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Student profile
If you asked 100 undergraduates at Illinois State to describe themselves, they would tell you...
Gender
| 62 Female |
| 38 Male |
Home state
Race
| 84 White non-Hispanic |
| 2 Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 6 Black non-Hispanic |
| 3 Hispanic |
| 0 American Indian or Alaska Native |
| 1 Nonresident Alien |
| 3 Unknown |
Age
| 0 Under 18 yrs |
| 32 18-19 |
| 40 20-21 |
| 19 22-24 |
| 8 25+ |