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About Illinois State University
Illinois' first public university.
Illinois State University is a public, state university in the city of Normal, Illinois. Illinois State University was founded in 1857. The college currently enrolls around 20,683 students per year, including 18,114 undergrads.
Illinois State University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is not difficult to get into Illinois State University. The acceptance rate at Illinois State University is 86%. Out of 19,596 applications received in 2022, 16,899 students were offered admission.
| Illinois State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 86% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 48% |
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Illinois State University is located in the city of Normal, Illinois,.
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College Info
Illinois State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Apr 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Illinois State University is Apr 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Illinois State University is Apr 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Illinois State University is a member of the Coalition for College.
More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.
Illinois State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1020 - 1200
Math SAT Range
500 - 600
Reading SAT Range
500 - 610
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1200 and Above
Good
1020 to 1200
Avg
1020 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Illinois State University students is 1110. Applicants with SAT scores of 1200 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Illinois State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1020 to 1200 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1020 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Illinois State University.
Illinois State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$27,893
In State$39,417
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$11,524
$23,048
Fees
$3,955
$3,955
Housing
$11,584
$11,584
Books
$830
$830
Student Life
Wondering what life at Illinois State University is like? There are approximately 20,683 students enrolled at Illinois State University, including 18,114 undergraduate students and 2,569 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 97% percent are from IL and 3% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time97%
In State3%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
20,683
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
86%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$15,479
Out-of-State
$27,003
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Apr 1
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