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Illinois State University
Normal, ILPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Illinois State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Normal, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 19.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
19.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 27
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Health Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,757
Earnings 5yr: $120,079
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,099
Earnings 5yr: $99,457
Debt: $22,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,971
Earnings 5yr: $99,585
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,382
Earnings 5yr: $84,395
Debt: $22,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,945
Earnings 5yr: $95,606
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,120
Earnings 5yr: $95,306
Debt: $16,250
Insurance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,124
Earnings 5yr: $85,527
Debt: $19,500
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,017
Earnings 5yr: $94,268
Debt: $21,500
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,953
Earnings 5yr: $84,405
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,326
Earnings 5yr: $86,558
Debt: $20,500
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,790
Earnings 5yr: $83,534
Debt: $22,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,458
Earnings 5yr: $81,805
Debt: $22,482
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,949
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,264
Earnings 5yr: $83,441
Debt: $23,075
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,530
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,956
Earnings 5yr: $76,346
Debt: $20,500
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,731
Earnings 5yr: $72,771
Debt: $17,750
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,121
Earnings 5yr: $79,726
Debt: $23,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,318
Earnings 5yr: $65,120
Debt: $20,309
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,054
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,398
In-State Tuition$16,144
Out-of-State Tuition$28,210
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
32%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,599
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$62,117
Completion Signals
65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$80,963
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