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Illinois State University

Normal, IL·Public·~88% acceptance

Located in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 88% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $19,398 per year after financial aid. About 65% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $62,117 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$19,398/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $34,309
Aid cuts ~$14,911/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.31–3.81
SAT (middle 50%)990–1210
ACT (middle 50%)21–27
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
65%
graduation rate
81%
freshman retention
$50,599
median earnings, 6yr
$62,117
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Illinois State University's acceptance rate?
Illinois State University admits about 88% of applicants.
How much does Illinois State University cost?
At Illinois State University, the average net price after aid is about $19,398 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $34,309 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Illinois State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 990–1210 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT.
What are Illinois State University's application deadlines?
Illinois State University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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