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Illinois State University
Illinois State University
NORMAL, IL . 4 Year 3.7
#800 in Best Colleges in America
NORTH AND SCHOOL STREETS NORMAL, IL 61790

Overview

Illinois State University is located in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, USA, and is a prestigious public research university renowned for its high-quality faculty, rigorous academic standards, and outstanding undergraduate education. The university comprises multiple colleges, including the College of Education, College of Business, College of Engineering and Technology, College of Liberal Arts, College of Fine Arts, and College of Health Sciences, offering programs across diverse fields such as education, business, engineering, media, arts, psychology, and life sciences. The university emphasizes the integration of teaching and practice, offering abundant internship opportunities, research projects, and campus activities. It also boasts modern laboratory facilities and learning resources. Small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio enable students to receive personalized guidance, while the campus atmosphere is diverse and open, making it an ideal choice for students seeking comprehensive academic support and a practice-oriented environment.

Rankings

  • 74

    #74 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • 6

    #6 in Top Public Universities in Illinois

  • 85

    #85 in Best Colleges for Information Technology in America

  • Best Colleges for Education in America 74 of 972
  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 85 of 293
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 106 of 689

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • B+Campus
  • A Athletics
  • AParty Scene
  • BProfessors
  • B+Location
  • BDorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • AStudent Life
  • B Safety

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

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 92%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $55
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1000-1200
  • ACT Range
    21-27
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,848
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    67%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    16,966 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,089
  • Undergrads Over 25
    4%
  • Pell Grant
    31%
  • Varsity Athletes
    3%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Missouri Valley Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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