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Illinois State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Illinois State University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
88.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹26,49,822Out-of-state
Students
19,057Undergraduates
Students per teacher
19Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

88.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 53.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 89.01%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 89% (18,589/20,884; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

88 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 19,596
Offered a place 16,899
Enrolled 3,853

22.8% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite990-1210
4001600
ACT composite21-27
136

What a year costs

₹38,31,862 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹26,49,822
  • Housing₹11,04,077
  • Books & supplies₹77,964
Sticker price ₹38,31,862
After aid (average) ₹18,22,093

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹15,16,438
Out-of-state ₹26,49,822

Average aid awarded: ₹11,88,334 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.4%
Retention
64.5%
Graduation
59%
Get financial aid
3%
From out of state

One teacher for every 19 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 63.7%
Hispanic 14.3%
African American 13.6%
Multiracial 4.1%
Asian 2.6%
Unknown 0.8%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. International deadline 1 Jul 2027 In 231 days

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Apparel and Textilesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Insurancebachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate88.15%
Total Applicants19596
Admitted Applicants16899
Enrolled Applicants3853
Application Fee₹5,166
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
International Deadline2027-07-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %990
SAT Composite 75th %1210
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹15,16,438
Out-of-State Tuition₹26,49,822
Average Housing Cost₹11,04,077
Books & Supplies₹77,964
Average Net Price₹18,22,093
Students Receiving Aid59%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,88,334
Out-of-State Students3%

Student Body Diversity

African American13.62%
Asian2.59%
Hispanic14.27%
White63.7%
Multiracial4.08%
Native American0.08%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International0.83%
Unknown Race0.77%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate64.54%
Retention Rate81.44%
Student/Faculty Ratio19:1
Total Undergraduates19057

Contact

Street Address100 N University St
ZIP Code61761
Phone(309) 438-2181
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/