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Illinois State University Admissions Statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone:(800) 366-2478
Email:admissions@ilstu.edu
Web Site:www.admissions.ilstu.edu
Application Information
Open Admissions:No
Common Application:No
Application Fee:$40
Application Web Site:www.admissions.ilstu.edu/apply
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Regular Decision March 1 (Priority: November 15) Rolling beginning September 1
Must-Reply-By May 1
Admissions
Consideration		 Required Recommended Neither Required
Nor Recommended
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Overall Admissions Statistics
Total Applicants:13,671
Male Applicants:5,399
Female Applicants:8,272
Total Acceptances:9,141
Male Acceptances:3,519
Female Acceptances:5,622
Acceptance Rate:67%
Yield: ? 35%
Freshmen Enrollment Statistics
Total Freshmen Enrollment:3,190
Full-Time Male Enrollment:1,265
Full-Time Female Enrollment:1,917
Part-Time Male Enrollment:3
Part-Time Female Enrollment:5
Waitlist Statistics
Applicants Placed: ? 254
Applicants Accepting: ? 240
Students Enrolled: ? 240
Transfer Statistics
Applications Received:3,993
Applicants Accepted:3,381
Students Enrolled:1,926

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Tips for Getting In
  • Apply early.
  • Get a lot of recommendations.
  • Get involved in extracurricular activities.
  • Give effective reasons why you want to attend this school.
  • Go to a community college first.
  • Improve your grade while in high school.
  • Obtain a high ACT/SAT score.
  • Stay positive.
  • Take AP classes when possible.
  • Talk to your counselor to see what will help.
  • Work hard and don't give up.
  • Write an effective admissions essay, even if it is not required.

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