Illinois State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #771 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #244 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #217 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #102 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 162 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 18,450
- Graduates
- 2,539
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- illinoisstate.edu
Illinois State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Illinois State University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 86% | 91% |
| Applicants | 20,884 | 8,709 | 12,175 |
| Admissions | 18,589 | 7,477 | 11,112 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,133 | 1,770 | 2,363 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 7 | 7 |
7,135 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,155 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,472 or 35%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Illinois State University are 1010-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
407 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Illinois State University are 22-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 13704 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2713 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 2308 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 796 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 741 (4%) |
| Asian | 565 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 139 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,590
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,066 | $7,971 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,066 | $7,971 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,131 | $10,608 |
| Fee in-district | $3,955 | $2,038 |
| Fee in-state | $3,955 | $2,038 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,955 | $2,038 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,578 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,026 |
| Room charge | $5,970 |
| Meal charge | $5,056 |
Illinois State University majors
Illinois State University has granted 4,429 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 727 master's across 42 programs, and 67 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Illinois State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 289 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 215 | 28 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 224 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 167 | 55 | |
| Psychology, General | 198 | 6 | |
| Accounting | 161 | 34 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 175 | 12 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 149 | 23 | 1 |
| Finance, General | 163 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 90 | 33 | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 108 | 4 | 13 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 111 | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 99 | 20 | |
| History, General | 107 | 11 | |
| Agriculture, General | 101 | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 83 | 22 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 96 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 94 | ||
| Management Science | 86 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 74 | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 77 | ||
| Computer Science | 61 | 15 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 76 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 75 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 66 | 8 | |
| Social Work | 49 | 25 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 68 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 35 | 32 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 56 | 10 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 66 | ||
| Sociology, General | 62 | 4 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 66 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 64 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 44 | 9 | |
| Construction Management, General | 52 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | 38 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 45 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 37 | 7 | |
| Information Technology | 18 | 25 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 33 | 8 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 38 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 28 | 9 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | 20 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 33 | ||
| Journalism | 33 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 32 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 23 | 8 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 31 | ||
| Interior Design | 31 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | 23 | |
| General Studies | 27 | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 26 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 26 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | 9 | |
| Economics, General | 24 | ||
| Physics, General | 23 | ||
| Geography | 22 | ||
| Insurance | 21 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 18 | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 19 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 19 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 19 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 17 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 17 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 16 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 16 | ||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 16 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | 4 | |
| Music Performance, General | 15 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 14 | ||
| Environmental Science | 13 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 13 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 12 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | ||
| Environmental Health | 10 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 4 | ||
| School Psychology | 4 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 3 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,429 | 727 | 67 |
Illinois State University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 28% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 59% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Illinois State University is a world-class research university with 20,763 scientific papers published and 451,203 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 241 | 1587 |
| 1993 | 242 | 1685 |
| 1994 | 203 | 1708 |
| 1995 | 243 | 2032 |
| 1996 | 252 | 2115 |
| 1997 | 306 | 2439 |
| 1998 | 277 | 2833 |
| 1999 | 301 | 2925 |
| 2000 | 295 | 3444 |
| 2001 | 329 | 3641 |
| 2002 | 372 | 4482 |
| 2003 | 372 | 5215 |
| 2004 | 412 | 6006 |
| 2005 | 416 | 6470 |
| 2006 | 435 | 7534 |
| 2007 | 459 | 8738 |
| 2008 | 537 | 10200 |
| 2009 | 483 | 11469 |
| 2010 | 563 | 13245 |
| 2011 | 666 | 15046 |
| 2012 | 563 | 17207 |
| 2013 | 717 | 18115 |
| 2014 | 707 | 19999 |
| 2015 | 681 | 20673 |
| 2016 | 724 | 20563 |
| 2017 | 783 | 20644 |
| 2018 | 761 | 22661 |
| 2019 | 952 | 25878 |
| 2020 | 1002 | 29586 |
| 2021 | 798 | 31796 |
| 2022 | 724 | 30890 |
| 2023 | 713 | 31292 |
| 2024 | 664 | 29075 |
Illinois State University alumni
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John Malkovich
- Occupations
- fashion designerstage actorfilm directortheatrical directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
John Gavin Malkovich is an American actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Gary Sinise
- Occupations
- television producerstage actorfilm directortheatrical directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Gary Alan Sinise is an American actor, director, producer, and musician. Among other awards, he has won a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he has been nominated for an Academy Award. Sinise has also received numerous awards and honors for his extensive humanitarian work and involvement with charitable organizations. He is a supporter of various veterans' organizations and founded the Lt. Dan Band (named after his character in Forrest Gump), which plays at military bases around the world.
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Laurie Metcalf
- Enrolled in Illinois State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actortelevision actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Laura Elizabeth Metcalf is an American actress and comedian. Known for her complex and versatile roles across the stage and screen, she has received various accolades throughout a career spanning more than four decades, including four Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Cloris Leachman
- Occupations
- dancercharacter actorvoice actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Cloris Leachman was an American actress and comedienne whose career spanned nearly eight decades. She won many accolades, including eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 22 nominations, making her the most nominated and, along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, most awarded performer in Emmy history. Leachman also won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. In her early career, she was known for her versatility. Another unique trait of Leachman's acting style was her distinctive physicality, where she used props to accentuate and express her roles' characterizations.
General info
| Alternative names | ISU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Gladly we Learn and Teach |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 3,295 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | North and School Streets Normal, Illinois, 61790-1000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |
| Phone | 3094382111 |