Illinois State University
Normal, IL
Illinois State University is a public university located in Normal, IL, serving approximately 18,414 students. It has an acceptance rate of 89%.
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Tuition
$16,021
Acceptance
89.01%
Students
20,953
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,021
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,086
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,584
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,048
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.0×Graduates earn about 3.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
66%
Freshman Retention
81%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
89.01%
SAT range
1010 - 1230
ACT range
22 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
20,953
Undergrads
18,414
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
102
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
96
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.87
Property Rate / 1,000
2.93
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Normal
Violent Rate / 100k
289
Property Rate / 100k
1,518
Location
Institution does not report this
Normal, IL 61790
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