At a glance
Average net price
$19,398
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
64.5%
Admission rate
88%
Undergrad size
19,057
In-state tuition
$16,144
Out-of-state tuition
$28,210
Cost of attendance
$34,309
Median earnings (10y)
$62,117
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,113
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 81.4%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (30%), business (22%), humanities & arts (18%).
- STEM12%
- Health9%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts18%
- Social sciences30%
- Trades & services9%
- Business21.6%~4,109 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education18.1%~3,455 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,719 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication5.7%~1,090 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.5%~1,042 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~920 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.4%~840 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.9%~747 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~659 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~625 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~570 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~511 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.3%~444 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture2.2%~417 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English2.1%~402 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~326 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~261 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.2%~223 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~212 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~202 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~90 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal0.3%~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~51 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 944 | $39,193 | $22,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 499 | $45,387 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 422 | $63,829 | $23,075 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 349 | $28,754 | $22,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 337 | $52,313 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 322 | $37,645 | $20,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 322 | $36,805 | $22,531 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 316 | $41,050 | $17,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 306 | $54,480 | $22,482 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 304 | $36,294 | $24,149 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 298 | $43,480 | $20,436 |
| Agriculture, General. | Bachelor's | 231 | $41,426 | $18,750 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 229 | $31,827 | $24,672 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 220 | $36,922 | $23,125 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 215 | $30,881 | $23,125 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 214 | $32,380 | $23,621 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 193 | $44,929 | $23,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 187 | $32,519 | $20,125 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 182 | — | $20,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 168 | $33,733 | $22,201 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 159 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 157 | $34,835 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 157 | $78,303 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 145 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 143 | $38,618 | $22,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 143 | $30,695 | $21,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 139 | $39,997 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 132 | $49,334 | $20,309 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 131 | $23,472 | $24,246 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 121 | $34,527 | $25,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 119 | $68,002 | $22,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 106 | $31,554 | $25,000 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 106 | $65,576 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 102 | $62,000 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 96 | $59,889 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 90 | $31,674 | $23,125 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Graduate certificate | 83 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 82 | $50,855 | $19,059 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 81 | $38,648 | $22,375 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 80 | $49,163 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Illinois State University
Illinois State University is a very large institution located in Normal, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 19,057 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Illinois State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,398 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,144 for in-state students and $28,210 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $34,309 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 64.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 81.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $62,117 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Illinois State University confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (30% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), humanities & arts (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Illinois State University accepts 88% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,113. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Normal, Illinois (suburb), Illinois State University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois State University
Q.How much does Illinois State University cost?
The average net price at Illinois State University is $19,398 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $34,309.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Illinois State University?
Illinois State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 64.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Illinois State University?
Illinois State University admits 88% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Illinois State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Illinois State University graduate earns $62,117 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Illinois State University?
Published tuition is $16,144 in-state and $28,210 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Illinois State University located?
Illinois State University is located in Normal, Illinois (ZIP 61790).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Illinois State University at their official website.