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  • NORMAL, IL
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Illinois State University

#6 in Top Public Universities in Illinois
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B minus
    Illinois State is an above-average public university located in Normal, Illinois. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 16,666 undergraduate students. The Illinois State acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Marketing, Elementary Education, and Nursing. Graduating 68% of students, Illinois State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,600.
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    NORTH AND SCHOOL STREETS
    NORMAL, IL 61790
    About Illinois State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Missouri Valley Conference
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    ISU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1020-1220
    ACT Range
    21-26
    Application Fee
    $55
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    admissions.illinoisstate.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,933 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,214 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    17:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Marketing
      283 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      248 Graduates
    • Nursing
      217 Graduates
    • Finance
      202 Graduates
    • Accounting
      188 Graduates
    • Communications
      182 Graduates
    • Agriculture
      172 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      160 Graduates
    • Business
      158 Graduates
    • Psychology
      155 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      25%
    • On Campus
      2%
    • Online
      73%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    16,666 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,321
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    68%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%
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