Illinois State University
Normal, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Normal, IL · Midsize suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 19,057 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1000–1210 · 48% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 980–1190 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 21–27 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 66% |
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 19:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $34,309 in-state · $46,375 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Education, Health professions & nursing, Communications, Visual & performing arts.
Strongest majors at Illinois State University
- Education at Illinois State University: #224 of 551 schools, score 60/100, about 787 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Illinois State University: #302 of 697 schools, score 53/100, about 85 graduates a year
- History at Illinois State University: #325 of 692 schools, score 52/100, about 111 graduates a year
- Computer science at Illinois State University: #336 of 691 schools, score 51/100, about 199 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Illinois State University: #291 of 592 schools, score 57/100, about 279 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Illinois State University: #324 of 650 schools, score 52/100, about 1,009 graduates a year
- Physics & astronomy at Illinois State University: #274 of 525 schools, score 47/100, about 30 graduates a year
- English & writing at Illinois State University: #372 of 697 schools, score 48/100, about 109 graduates a year
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On campus
CEFCU Arena, Adelaide Street Field, Eyestone School Museum, Hancock Stadium, Milner Library, Horton Field House, Stroud Auditorium, Educational Media Center, Redbird Track & Field Complex.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Jimmy John's, Avanti's Italian Restaurant, Papa John's, Noodles & Company, Potbelly, Heaterz Hot Chicken
- Coffee: Fusion Brew, The Atrium, Coffee Hound
- Nightlife: Stave Wine Bar & Market, Maggie Miley's, Pub II
- Shops: The Bird Nest, Solid Gold Jewelers, Jacqlour, Ryburn Place Gifts & Gab
- Museums and culture: St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center, Normal Public Library, Sprague's Super Service, Unity Community Center
- Groceries: CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: ISU Lot, Fairview Park, The Circle, Fell Park
Nearest train: Bloomington-Normal.
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