Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public · Suburban campus · 19,057 students

Illinois State University is a public suburban college in Normal, IL, with about 19,057 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Illinois State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

88%

Admit rate

990–1210

SAT (25–75)

21–27

ACT (25–75)

$34,309/yr

Cost of attendance

$62,117

Median earnings

65%

Graduation rate

81%

Retention

19:1

Student:faculty

98%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$12,904/yr

$30–48k$13,805/yr

$48–75k$18,239/yr

$75–110k$24,370/yr

$110k+$26,853/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Illinois State University.