Illinois State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #757 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #245 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #217 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #103 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 162 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 19,107
- Graduates
- 2,439
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 86% | 90% |
| Applicants | 21,573 | 8,665 | 12,908 |
| Admissions | 19,017 | 7,433 | 11,584 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,267 | 1,689 | 2,578 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 4 | 14 |
7,853 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,302 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,872 or 44%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Illinois State University are 990-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
323 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Illinois State University are 21-27 (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 | 13650 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2895 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 2775 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 840 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 613 (3%) |
| Asian | 560 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 185 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (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
- $12,974
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,066 | $8,158 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,066 | $8,158 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,132 | $11,002 |
| Fee in-district | $4,078 | $2,060 |
| Fee in-state | $4,078 | $2,060 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,078 | $2,060 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,724 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,410 |
| Room charge | $6,178 |
| Meal charge | $5,232 |
Illinois State University majors
Illinois State University has granted 4,512 bachelor's degrees across 77 programs, 876 master's across 42 programs, and 59 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 | 320 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 257 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 228 | 25 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 163 | 65 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 194 | 29 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 177 | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 87 | 99 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 156 | 14 | |
| Accounting | 128 | 35 | |
| Finance, General | 158 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 119 | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 109 | 14 | 7 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 86 | 35 | 6 |
| History, General | 105 | 13 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 114 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 114 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 99 | 14 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 95 | 9 | 8 |
| Management Science | 104 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 94 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 29 | 53 | |
| Mathematics, General | 62 | 20 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 72 | 10 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 74 | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 74 | ||
| Sociology, General | 66 | 8 | |
| Social Work | 50 | 21 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 62 | 8 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 62 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 62 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 61 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 9 | 51 | |
| Construction Management, General | 59 | ||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 37 | 19 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 54 | ||
| Information Technology | 26 | 18 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 44 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 43 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 41 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 20 | 19 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 36 | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 23 | |
| Journalism | 36 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 33 | 3 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 35 | ||
| Interior Design | 32 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 31 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 31 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | 11 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 29 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 27 | ||
| Music, General | 14 | 13 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 26 | ||
| Insurance | 25 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 16 | 8 | |
| Economics, General | 23 | ||
| Geography | 22 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | 6 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 16 | 5 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 21 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 20 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 20 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 17 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 17 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 15 | ||
| Physics, General | 15 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 14 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 14 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 14 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Graphic Communications, General | 12 | ||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 12 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 10 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 10 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 9 | ||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 5 | 3 | |
| General Studies | 7 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Environmental Health | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| School Psychology | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,512 | 876 | 59 |
Illinois State University has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 57% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Illinois State University is a world-class research university with 21,174 scientific papers published and 471,109 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 243 | 1689 |
| 1994 | 205 | 1749 |
| 1995 | 244 | 2043 |
| 1996 | 254 | 2133 |
| 1997 | 308 | 2442 |
| 1998 | 277 | 2837 |
| 1999 | 304 | 2929 |
| 2000 | 296 | 3455 |
| 2001 | 329 | 3644 |
| 2002 | 372 | 4483 |
| 2003 | 372 | 5224 |
| 2004 | 413 | 6014 |
| 2005 | 416 | 6476 |
| 2006 | 434 | 7533 |
| 2007 | 459 | 8745 |
| 2008 | 538 | 10197 |
| 2009 | 483 | 11478 |
| 2010 | 563 | 13239 |
| 2011 | 666 | 15048 |
| 2012 | 563 | 17203 |
| 2013 | 715 | 18077 |
| 2014 | 707 | 19994 |
| 2015 | 682 | 20728 |
| 2016 | 726 | 20588 |
| 2017 | 783 | 20685 |
| 2018 | 761 | 22661 |
| 2019 | 954 | 25892 |
| 2020 | 1006 | 29596 |
| 2021 | 801 | 31833 |
| 2022 | 725 | 30949 |
| 2023 | 715 | 31335 |
| 2024 | 679 | 29429 |
| 2025 | 462 | 25082 |
Illinois State University alumni
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John Malkovich
- Occupations
- film directortheatrical directorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
John Gavin Malkovich is an American actor, producer and director. 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
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Gary Alan Sinise is an American actor. He has won a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and four Actor Awards, and has been nominated for an Academy Award. He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sinise has also received awards and honors for his extensive humanitarian work and involvement with charitable organizations, notably the Gary Sinise Foundation, of which he is the founder and chairman of the board of directors. He also founded the Lt. Dan Band (named after his character in Forrest Gump), which plays at U.S. military bases around the world.
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Laurie Metcalf
- Enrolled in Illinois State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Laura Elizabeth "Laurie" 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 British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Cloris Leachman
- Occupations
- voice actorstage actoractorcomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
Cloris Leachman was an American actress and comedian whose career spanned nearly eight decades. She received many accolades including 22 Primetime Emmy nominations and won eight, tying Julia Louis-Dreyfus for the most acting Emmy Awards ever awarded to a performer. Leachman also won an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She was known for her versatility and 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 | 3,368 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | North and School Streets Normal, Illinois, 61790-1000 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 53,000 |
| Phone | 3094382111 |