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