Illinois State University
Illinois State University is a public 4-year institution in Normal, IL. It enrolls about 20,989 students and admits roughly 89% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Normal, IL 61790 |
| County | McLean County |
| Enrollment | 20,989 |
| Acceptance rate | 89% |
| Applicants / admitted | 20,884 / 18,589 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $14,121 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $23,479 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 66% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 81% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $20,871 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 510–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 22–27 |
| Website | illinoisstate.edu/ |
| Phone | 3094382111 |
Admissions
About 20,884 students applied and 18,589 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,147 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $14,121 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $23,479. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $20,871 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,075 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,994 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,424 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $23,818 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,853 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,331 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 66% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Illinois State University is in Normal, IL, McLean County. Its coordinates are 40.5094, -88.9901.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Illinois State University?
About 89% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 20,884 applicants.
How much does Illinois State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $14,121 for in-state students and $23,479 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Illinois State University?
About 20,989 students are enrolled.