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Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public
At a glance

88.1%

Acceptance rate

1,127

SAT Average

$18,996

Avg net price

18,414

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,127
SAT Reading/Writing500–620
SAT Math490–590
ACT Composite21–27
Degrees awarded
College athletics

NCAA program details

Primary division
Division I
Primary conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Projected sponsored sports19
BaseballFootball — Championship SubdivisionMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's TennisMen's Track, IndoorMen's Track, Outdoor

Athletic participation

471 unique student-athletes · 15 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Fall (August)

Apr 1, 2027

FAFSA due Nov 15

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$12,066
Required fees
$4,078
Food and housing
$11,754
Books and supplies
$830
Other expenses
$5,874
Total
$34,602
Total by year
  1. $31,12419–20
  2. $31,75320–21
  3. $32,15121–22
  4. $32,45822–23
  5. $34,30923–24
  6. $34,60224–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $18,996 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation51%
6-year graduation66%
Retention rate81%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$62,117
Median debt$20,482
Campus
Enrollment18,414
Student-faculty ratio19:1
SettingSuburb