Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public University · 21,546 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 88.1%
Applications: 21,573
Enrolled: 4,285
Yield Rate: 22.5%
SAT Average: 1100
ACT Midpoint: 24
Test Policy: Optional
Application Fee: $55

Application Deadlines

Regular Decision: April 1

Admission Factors

Very Important: Academic GPA
Considered: Standardized Tests, Application Essay

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition: $16,144
Out-of-State Tuition: $28,210
Average Net Price: $21,369

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k: $11,075
Family Income $30k–$48k: $11,994
Family Income $48k–$75k: $16,424
Family Income $75k–$110k: $23,818
Family Income Over $110k: $26,853

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met: 69.78%
Avg. Need-Based Grant: $14,941
Avg. Total Aid Package: $17,600
Avg. Debt at Graduation: $26,698
% Graduates Who Borrowed: 59%
% Receiving Pell Grants: 30.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate: 49.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 65.0%
First-Year Retention Rate: 81.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score: -0.45
Application Trend: Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR): 21.9% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile: 70th percentile
Years of Data: 11 years (IPEDS)

This school's selectivity is near its historical average.