How much does Illinois State University cost?

Illinois State University Cost of Attendance
In-state $15,170
Out-of-state $27,011
On-Campus Food and Housing $10,602
Off-Campus Room and Board $8,460
Average Annual Cost
Average Cost by Family Income
Family Income Average Cost
Under $30,000 $14,470
$30,000-$48,000 $14,999
$48,000-$75,000 $19,080
$75,000-$110,000 $14,470
Over $110,000 $27,109

Illinois State University Financial Aid and Debt

74%

Students paying down their debt

$20,000

Typical Total Student Debt

$200

Typical Monthly Loan Payment

Financial Aid Breakdown for Full-time Incoming Freshman

Aid Type % Receiving Average Amount
Grant or scholarship aid 89% $9,381
Federal Grants 35% $5,068
Pell grants 35% $4,737
Other federal grants 12% $787
State/local goverment grant or scholarships 40% $5,074
Institutional grants or scholarships 67% $5,263
Student loan aid 62% $7,420
Federal student loans 60% $6,311
Other student loans 10% $14,226

Contact Illinois State University to learn about their financial aid program

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Micro-scholarships* Colleges Awarding Amount
Attend a summer program 78 Up to $2,500
Take a foreign language class 122 Up to $5,000
Have work experience 128 Up to $12,000
Do an extracurricular activity 178 Up to $3,000
Have perfect attendance for a year 129 Up to $2,100
Play a sport 87 Up to $1,500
Take a challenging class 189 Up to $4,000
Visit a college campus 180 Up to $6,000

*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply

Illinois State University Admissions

What is Illinois State University's admissions rate?
Acceptance Rate 64%
Average GPA
SAT Submissions 79% of applicants
SAT Reading 510-610
SAT Math 510-610
SAT Writing
ACT Submissions 51% of applicants
Composite Score 21-26

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Illinois State University Campus Life

19:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Forbes Ranking

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Student Population

Campus Life
Total undergraduates 17674
Living on campus 15%
Transfer Students 10%
Under Age 25
Gender Balance
Women
57%
Men
43%

Student Diversity

48%
Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
White
70.12%
Hispanic or Latino
12.34%
Black or African American
10.04%
Unknown
4.79%
Asian
2.57%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.05%

1 Student Testimonials

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Allyse

Freshman · Environmental Studies

There are many opportunities on campus for social activities, health and wellness, and community involvement. Campus is very safe and welcoming. Housing tends to be some of the smallest in the area, but is doable. The weather is bipolar, so pack your winter coat in the summer! All in all, I highly recommend ISU.

Illinois State University Graduation Success

First Year Student Retention

$55,457

Average Salary After Graduation

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About Illinois State University

Address

North and School Streets
Normal, IL

Type Public
Profit Status
Category Doctoral/Research Universities
Setting Midsize Suburb
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