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Illinois State University

#3 in Top Public Universities in Illinois
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Normal, IL
  • 2,624 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    A-
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    A-
  11. Student Life
    A-
  12. Safety
    C+
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Illinois State University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Address
100 N University St.
Normal, IL 61761
Website
illinoisstate.edu

Illinois State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost

Net Price
$18,415/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $13,110/ year
  • $30-48k
    $14,783/ year
  • $49-75k
    $20,682/ year
  • $76-110k
    $24,959/ year
  • $110k+
    $25,671/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.165 responses
60%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.166 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.166 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Elementary Education
    303 Graduates
  • Marketing
    230 Graduates
  • Finance
    226 Graduates
  • Nursing
    199 Graduates
  • Accounting
    193 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    187 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    177 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    155 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    153 Graduates
  • Communications
    147 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
17,456Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
30%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 117 responses
Report
  • Hardworking but fun
    38%
  • Average
    15%
  • Chill
    12%
  • Sociable
    11%
  • Unique
    8%
  • Hangover
    4%
  • Bro
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
61%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.211 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.250 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 125 responses
Report
  • Friendly and comfortable
    42%
  • Big school, with a small school feel
    38%
  • Wannabe Party with brutal cops
    6%
  • Public and easy to get into. Drug/Party mania.
    5%
  • Easy to get in, hard to stay in.
    4%
  • Friendly and comfortable, but small
    3%
  • Brutal cops. Small with a big feel. Challenging.
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
72%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.113 responses
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Illinois State University Reviews

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I like the layout of Illinois State University. Everything you need is literally walking-distance away. Classroom sizes are small, so you don't feel lost or like a "number" amongst hundreds. The teachers are outstanding, and push you to challenge yourself. I am a Physics Education major, so my classes are very difficult. That being said, I still have confidence in them because I know I will be able to connect with my professors with ease should I need their help. I wouldn't change anything at all about Illinois State University. I love it!
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I absolutely love it here! It's so easy to make friends because of how lively the quad is and how many activities there are. Classes can be hard, but all the teachers give you as many resources as they can to help, no matter how big the lecture is. The doorms are friendly and the RAs do their best to make the living space tolerable. The only downside to me would be the food at the dining hall. It's not bad, but can sometimes have a repetitive food selection.
My experience at Illinois State University is beyond amazing from the education to the student life. Illinois State is an extremely diverse university in which everyone is well represented. The student life is amazing there are so many opportunities for you to get involved on campus from dancing, singing, sports, club's, etc. Something's that can help improve Illinois State University is the food varieties. The could use a lot more different kinds of food for vegans, vegetarians, and the overall food choices. The also need improvements on making sure every dorm has its own dining facility. Overall Illinois State Univerity is an amazing university.