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Illinois State University

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Overview

Illinois State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Normal, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1857, Illinois State University (ISU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ISU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 169-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 90-99%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. ISU also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Illinois State University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Illinois State University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Illinois State University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Illinois State University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym ISU
Founded 1857
Motto Gladly we Learn and Teach
Colours Red and white
Mascot Reggie Redbird

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Location

Address North and School Streets
Normal
61790-1000 Illinois
United States
Illinois State University's location map and satellite view Location Map
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Illinois State University Phone Number (309) 438 2111
Illinois State University Fax Number (309) 438 2768
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Illinois State University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Illinois State University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • American Council for Construction Education
  • American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Illinois State University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Illinois State University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Illinois State University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Illinois State University's academic range and degree level offering.



Illinois State University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Illinois State University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Illinois State University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Illinois State University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Illinois State University.



Illinois State University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Illinois State University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Illinois State University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Illinois State University Admission Info


Illinois State University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Illinois State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Illinois State University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Illinois State University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Illinois State University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Illinois State University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Illinois State University's Admission Office Admission Office

Campus Box 2200
Normal 61790-2200
(309) 4382181
800 366 2478

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Illinois State University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Illinois State University Size and Profile


Illinois State University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Illinois State University has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Illinois State University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Illinois State University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.


Illinois State University's Control Type Control Type

Illinois State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Illinois State University's Entity Type Entity Type

Illinois State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Illinois State University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Illinois State University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Illinois State University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Illinois State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Illinois State University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Illinois State University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Illinois State University Facilities


Illinois State University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Illinois State University's Library
Illinois State University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 2,010,487 physical volumes, 86,652 physical media, 96,874 digital/electronic media and 297 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 78 full-time employees, including 34 librarians. Illinois State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Illinois State University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Illinois State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 5,560 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Illinois State University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Illinois State University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Illinois State University Services


Illinois State University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Illinois State University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Illinois State University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Illinois State University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Illinois State University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Illinois State University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Illinois State University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Illinois State University
  • College of Applied Science and Technology
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Fine Arts
  • Mennonite College of Nursing

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Memberships and Affiliations

Illinois State University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Illinois State University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Illinois State University public or private?

Illinois State University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Illinois State University profit or non-profit?

Illinois State University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Illinois State University in terms of enrollment?

Illinois State University has a student enrollment ranging from 20,000 to 24,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Illinois State University in terms of academic staff?

Illinois State University's academic staff ranges from 1,000 to 1,499 members.

Is Illinois State University a coeducational institution?

Illinois State University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Illinois State University use?

Illinois State University adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Illinois State University affiliated with?

None.

Does Illinois State University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Illinois State University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Illinois State University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Illinois State University ISU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro). International students: 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Illinois State University ISU located?

Illinois State University is located in Normal, Illinois, United States. Address: North and School Streets.

Is Illinois State University ISU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Illinois State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (since ).

Does Illinois State University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Illinois State University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Illinois State University have a university library?

Yes Illinois State University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 2,010,487 physical volumes, 86,652 physical media, 96,874 digital/electronic media and 297 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 78 full-time employees, including 34 librarians. Illinois State University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Illinois State University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Illinois State University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 5,560 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Illinois State University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Illinois State University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Illinois State University offer career services?

Yes

Does Illinois State University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Illinois State University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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