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General Information

School Contact
Illinois State University
Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL 61790
United States
(309) 438-2111
www.ilstu.edu
Cost
In-State Tuition: $7,680
Out-of-State Tuition: $14,310
Room and Board: $7,458
Books and Supplies: $933
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 16,959
Total Male: 7,823
Total Female: 10,242
Part-Time: 1,106
Founded:
1857 		Control:
Public 		Setting:
Small city 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

With so many colleges to choose from, many will say that they do not regret coming to ISU. ISU is a university that is able to give students so many opportunities to grow and experience things that they may not have experienced elsewhere. The social scene is outstanding and guarantees students a great time on the weekends. even for the students who do not enjoy going out, there are many other options that ISU provides. even when students see the dreadful parking situation or experience the erratic weather, they still are proud to be an ISU student. The amount of extracurricular activities that are offered also help to mold a student into a successful adult after graduation. ISU provides its students with many networking devices for life after college. Academically, ISU provides students with a well-rounded education and prepares them for the real world. Teachers dedicate themselves to their classes and make certain that their students understand the content. From the outside, ISU may seem like a very typical state university, but once you experience it, you come to understand that ISU is one of the most unique universities around.

Students Speak Out

ilstufan says:

May 10, 2009
Awesome school! Only U of I is better, academically, for state schools, but their classes are taught mostly by graduate students. The basketball arena is awesome, but the football stadium needs some work.
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Anonymous says:
I love it here and would never leave! In my opinion, this is the best state school in Illinois. I have had the greatest time here.
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Anonymous says:
It is great here, and I would never think about experiencing another place. I have met so many wonderful friends. I really don’t know what I would do without them.
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Anonymous says:
I couldn’t imagine myself being anywhere else. I am so glad I decided to come here and not anywhere else. Everyone here is so welcoming, and it is so easy to make friends.
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Anonymous says:
It is as good as it’s going to get for the price I pay. It is the cheapest school I’ve been to, but I preferred my private school.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (309) 438-2181
E-Mail: admissions@IllinoisState.edu
Web Site: www.admissions.ilstu.edu
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision March 1 Rolling
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   64% Application Fee:   $40 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (309) 438-2231
E-Mail: financialaid@IllinoisState.edu
Web Site: www.financialaid.ilstu.edu
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: March 1
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $8,618
Students Who Applied for Aid: 67%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 70%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Composite (out of)
ACT * 21 - 26 21 - 26 22 - 26 (36)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 11%
SATI / ACT Required? Either
SAT II Requirements: None