Illinois State University ranked 217th in the United States, 757th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 163 research topics. Illinois State University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,174 academic publications and 471,109 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 121 notable alumni.
Illinois State University ranked 182nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 717th in the World with 13,952 publications made and 312,155 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Illinois State University ranked 248th for Biology in the United States and 1256th in the World with 8,742 publications made and 253,718 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Illinois State University ranked 232nd for Computer Science in the United States and 1004th in the World with 8,040 publications made and 210,730 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Illinois State University ranked 214th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1035th in the World with 7,963 publications made and 220,365 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Illinois State University ranked 246th for Medicine in the United States and 1061st in the World with 7,559 publications made and 204,277 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Nursing.
Illinois State University ranked 197th for Psychology in the United States and 629th in the World with 7,448 publications made and 208,224 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Illinois State University ranked 250th for Engineering in the United States and 1444th in the World with 6,726 publications made and 158,640 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Illinois State University ranked 241st for Physics in the United States and 1335th in the World with 6,415 publications made and 156,526 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Illinois State University ranked 200th for Mathematics in the United States and 786th in the World with 5,618 publications made and 131,665 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.
Illinois State University ranked 260th for Chemistry in the United States and 1526th in the World with 5,360 publications made and 140,370 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Pharmacy.
Illinois State University ranked 171st for Business in the United States and 613th in the World with 5,263 publications made and 151,939 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Illinois State University ranked 169th for Economics in the United States and 529th in the World with 4,551 publications made and 107,260 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Political Economy.
Illinois State University ranked 157th for Art & Design in the United States and 549th in the World with 3,219 publications made and 63,719 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
