Illinois State University ranked 217th in the United States, 771st in the global 2025 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 20,763 academic publications and 451,203 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 114 notable alumni.
Illinois State University ranked 182nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 703rd in the World with 13,723 publications made and 298,666 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Illinois State University ranked 247th for Biology in the United States and 1223rd in the World with 8,586 publications made and 243,747 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
Illinois State University ranked 230th for Computer Science in the United States and 978th in the World with 7,914 publications made and 201,684 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Illinois State University ranked 212th for Environmental Science in the United States and 1010th in the World with 7,818 publications made and 209,880 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Illinois State University ranked 244th for Medicine in the United States and 1037th in the World with 7,429 publications made and 196,467 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Health Science, Clinical Psychology.
Illinois State University ranked 198th for Psychology in the United States and 618th in the World with 7,301 publications made and 199,279 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
Illinois State University ranked 251st for Engineering in the United States and 1420th in the World with 6,608 publications made and 151,735 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Illinois State University ranked 242nd for Physics in the United States and 1306th in the World with 6,303 publications made and 150,092 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Illinois State University ranked 198th for Mathematics in the United States and 772nd in the World with 5,531 publications made and 125,862 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.
Illinois State University ranked 259th for Chemistry in the United States and 1495th in the World with 5,276 publications made and 135,263 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 600th in the World with 5,185 publications made and 145,742 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Advertising.
Illinois State University ranked 168th for Economics in the United States and 522nd in the World with 4,487 publications made and 102,546 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Political Economy.
Illinois State University ranked 154th for Art & Design in the United States and 537th in the World with 3,177 publications made and 60,876 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.
