Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

Acceptance rate
88%
Average SAT
1,113
ACT midpoint
24
Enrollment
19,057
In-state tuition
$16,144
Out-of-state tuition
$28,210
Avg net price
$19,398
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 990 and 1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 24

Popular programs at Illinois State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.471
2Marketing.243
3Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.207
4Finance and Financial Management Services.161
5Communication and Media Studies.156
6Psychology, General.149
7Special Education and Teaching.147
8Business Administration, Management and Operations.147
9Criminal Justice and Corrections.146
10Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.141
11Accounting and Related Services.140
12Agriculture, General.122
13Biology, General.109
14History.109
15English Language and Literature, General.106
16Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.97
17Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.92
18Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.91
19Political Science and Government.91
20Fine and Studio Arts.90

Showing top 20 of 64 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois State University?

Illinois State University has an acceptance rate of 88% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Illinois State University?

Admitted students at Illinois State University typically score between 990 and 1210 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Illinois State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Illinois State University is approximately $19,398 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Illinois State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Illinois State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.