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Information Summary
Ranks 255th overall and 9th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
89.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$19,828 |
| Admission
Success rate |
67% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
26 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
84% / 56% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
20,521 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Illinois State University?
Ranks 998th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $6,999 | $6,999 | $14,310 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $2,029 | $2,029 | $2,029 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $233 | $233 | $477 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $4,656 | $4,656 | $9,696 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,688 | $1,688 | $1,688 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $194 | $194 | $404 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $19,828 | $19,828 | $27,148 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $9,907 | $9,907 | $17,227 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,907 | $9,907 | $17,227 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,091  $9,019 |
$7,091  $9,019 |
$12,971  $16,339 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $828  $888 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,748  $6,848 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,886  $3,073 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 12,550 (4,862 male / 7,688 female) |
| Admitted | 8,461 (3,156 male / 5,305 female) |
| Admission rate | 67% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,418 (1,254 male / 1,891 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,414 (1,253 male / 1,888 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 4 (1 male / 3 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 20,521 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Illinois State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Illinois State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Missouri Valley Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 376th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 99% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 26 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 26 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 22 / 26 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,792 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $3,560 |
| Board Fee | $3,654 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Illinois State University Ranks 2943rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,900 | 467 |  15% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,276 | 753 |  24% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,787 | 608 |  19% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,770 | 1,655 |  52% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,129 |  67% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Illinois State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 199 | 240 | 439 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 401 | 787 | 1,188 |
Hispanic | 291 | 398 | 689 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 156 | 219 | 375 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 24 | 37 | 61 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7,185 | 9,869 | 17,054 |
Race Unknown | 350 | 365 | 715 |
| Total | 8,606 | 11,915 | 20,521 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Illinois State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 64 | 144 | 208 |
Hispanic | 26 | 40 | 66 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 31 | 63 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 6 | 10 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,124 | 1,767 | 2,891 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,258 | 1,996 | 3,254 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Illinois State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 321 | 344 | |
| 140 | 77 | 217 | |
| 15 | 190 | 205 | |
| 109 | 86 | 195 | |
| 114 | 72 | 186 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Illinois State University Ranks 963rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $61,367 ($67,235 male / $54,129 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 833 (460 male / 373 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 274 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $13,902,316 |
Local News for Illinois State University
Mini T. Rex opens evolution discussion September 30th
University of Chicago paleontologist Paul Sereno recently identified a dinosaur fossil as a miniature Tyrannosaurus Rex. The fossil was a big surprise to scientists.
Global social change and protests gain support and interest September 25th
Dr. Jackie Smith, associate professor of sociology and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame, presented the annual Illinois State University Hibbert R. Roberts Lecture in Public Policy Thursday evening.
Fat cells spur medical discovery September 23rd
Researchers recently discovered that the fat leftover from liposuction procedures is extremely valuable. With this new discovery, we will have new ways to treat diseases that were once untreatable.
Illinois State University Summary
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Illinois State University is a public university in Normal, Illinois and is the oldest public institution of higher education in the state. In 1964, as the institution began expanding and moving toward a full liberal arts curriculum, its name was changed to Illinois State University at Normal, and by 1968 to Illinois State University. Illinois State is also home to the world’s tallest residence hall, Watterson Towers, which houses 2,200 students. Illinois State University currently has thirteen residence halls: Atkin, Barton, Colby, Dunn, Hamilton, Haynie, Hewett, Manchester, Walker, Watterson, Whitten, Wilkins, and Wright. Barton Hall was named after Olive Lillian Barton, Illinois State Normal University Dean of women from 1911-1940; They also offer nine-month housing, which allows students to move in three days before other students, and remain in the dorms during all University breaks, including Thanksgiving, semester, and spring break. Atkin Hall was named after Edith Irene Aitkin, Illinois State Normal University mathematics professor from 1909-1940; The Illinois State University campus quad is structured in a way that tries to make the campus feel smaller and more relaxed than other large university campuses. The quad itself is host to many student activities and is used as a site to get information to the students. On campus student organizations will “chalk the quad” to let students know of events or meetings that are taking place around campus, and they tape down fliers on the sidewalks and on light poles. This map of Illinois State University shows how many of the buildings are centralized around the student quad. “Our vision is to be the first choice college of business among public universities in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience with the resources of a large university.” After saying goodbye to the old center for the College of Business in Williams Hall, in January of 2005, Illinois State University had its grand opening of the brand new, four story, 118,000-square-foot College of Business. Located near the center of the building, the Atrium serves as a crossroad between the student classrooms on the west sides and the faculty and administrative offices on the east sides of the building floors. First Floor- This first floor offers two special areas, the financial markets lab and the professional sales learning center, faculty offices, a career center, an interview suite, a student organizations suite to facilitate all of the student organizations within the College of Business, an advising conference room, the College of Business Advising Center, and the Caterpillar Auditorium, along with many student classrooms wired for power and data for each student. Second Floor- The second floor of the building houses the MBA Program Office, an MBA Conference Room, houses the Department of Management and Quantitative Methods, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies Conference Room and Offices, the Small Business Development Center, faculty offices, student classrooms wired for power and data for each student, and a copy center open to all faculty and staff. In addition, there is a graduate student lounge/study area, a focus group room, team rooms, and many student classrooms wired for power and data for each student. The College of Business does not limit its resources strictly to students and staff of Illinois State University. Illinois State University’s Speech Pathology and Audiology programs and its Special Education programs are among the best in the United States and the Midwest. The National Art Education Association (NAEA) Student Chapter was the first-ever recipient of the national award for Outstanding Student Chapter in 2002. Many students have held the national position of NAEA Student Chapter President, as well as faculty holding national board positions. 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Illinois State University History
Illinois State University is located in Normal, Illinois. Illinois State University was founded in 1857 as a normal school and now awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The University offers extended education non-degree programs throughout the state of Illinois.
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Illinois State University Academics
Seven colleges make up Illinois State University with nearly 40 academic departments. Some of the more interesting departments include Family and Consumer Sciences, Kinesiology and Recreation, and Speech Pathology & Audiology.
Illinois State offers a “Foundations of Inquiry” program that assists freshmen in transitioning from high school to college and is required for all freshmen. A primary focus of the program is teaching students how to construct and evaluate arguments, a foundation of scholarly inquiry. This includes evaluating problems and thinking critically. Emphasis is placed on open communication, intellectual activities, and the use of technology.
The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges: the College of Applied Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts, and the Mennonite School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including accounting, audiology, English, graphic design, horticulture, industrial technology, public relations, safety, and tourism studies. The Illinois State University bachelor’s programs are structured around a general education program, with core courses in particular areas. There is also an honors program, which includes special activities, research participation, independent study, and professional mentorships.
Master’s degrees are awarded in arts and humanities, education, nursing, social work, theatre, and writing, among others. Students can also get a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in either Art or Theatre, or an educational specialist (Ed.S.) degree in school psychology.
The school awards doctoral degrees in eight fields, including English, mathematics, biological sciences, school psychology, and different branches of education.
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Illinois State University Unique Programs
The Katie Insurance School was founded in 1991 in the University’s College of Business. The School offers a curriculum in risk management and insurance professions. Through the school, students can acquire internships and begin their careers in the growing insurance industry.
The Management and Quantitative Methods Department is home to a variety of studies related to professional leadership and success. A significant area of focus is entrepreneurial studies, based on faculty experience in consulting and management. An Organizational Leadership program creates effective managers for all levels of leadership and provides them with the skills and experience to lead an organization.
Illinois State University also offers graduate certificates at several different levels, in areas such as learning behavior, project management, nursing, and education.
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Illinois State University Financial Aid
Among eligibility requirements for financial aid from Illinois State are the expected family contribution and satisfactory academic progress, both of which are explained in detail on the University’s website. The office of admissions provides some of the merit-based scholarships at Illinois State; others are available via specific departments. Special scholarship programs exist for outstanding students, students from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, and community college transfer students.
All new loan borrowers are required to go through “Entrance Loan Counseling.” Loans cannot be processes until such counseling is complete. Illinois State also offers loan consolidation.
In-state tuition and fees for undergraduate students were $6328 in 2004-2005. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
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Illinois State University Students
Illinois State is considered a large university with a “small university feel.” Thirteen residence halls house some 7,000 students. Students are very committed to making their respective halls the absolute best. Halls provide furniture, phones, microwaves, ATM machines, fitness rooms, music rooms, and laundry facilities.
There are ample opportunities for recreation at Illinois State. The Arboretum and Planetarium offer students the opportunity to explore lesser-known aspects about the world around them. There is also the Bowling and Billiards Center and the University Golf Course for students who need to blow off some steam. And the Bloomington-Normal community offers a good deal of shopping, the Miller Park Zoo, and the Route 66 Museum & Hall of Fame.
In addition to the numerous classroom, dormitory (including apartments for graduate students) and administration buildings, Illinois State University has a bowling and billiards center, several auditoriums, a former one-room schoolhouse that is now a museum, a motorcycle driving area for the Motorcycle Safety Program, and an outdoor adventure center for outdoor recreation equipment and programs. There is also an off campus university farm for agricultural research. On campus, the Fell Arboretum was established in 1995 and is characterized as “a living laboratory.”
The Illinois State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site or borrowed from other universities, a computer lab, a media resource center, a bindery, a teaching materials center, and several special collections.
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Illinois State University Traditions
The Redbirds are represented by Reggie Redbird, and have been since the name was decided in a campus-wide vote in 1980. Another symbol of Illinois State spirit is the Battle Bird, a sculpted likeness of the mascot that players touch before each game to bring them good luck. Each year students bid on the opportunity to be designated “Keeper of the Bird” and have the responsibility of keeping the Battle Bird safe.
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Illinois State University Local Community
The town of Normal was actually named after Illinois State Normal University (one of the University’s previous monikers) in 1857. Approximately 47,000 people call the town home. Along with it’s “twin cities” counterpart, Bloomington, the town of Normal makes up the crux of McLean county. Attractions include the Challenger Learning Center, Children’s Discovery Museum, and the Ecology Action Center.
The town of Normal is located in central Illinois, 137 miles southwest of Chicago, and is adjacent to the city of Bloomington. Illinois State University operates teaching laboratory schools at both the high school and elementary level in the town.
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