ISU Description

For an undergraduate or grad program in Normal, Ilinois, there is Illinois State University, a school that offers more than just an amazing academic program.

Among the fields of study are Agribusiness, Audiology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Dance Education, Early Childhood Education, Food Industry Management, Information Systems, Journalism, Marketing, Mass Media, Nursing, and many more unique programs.

ISU offers student services like academic advising, counseling, student leadership conferences, study skill workshops, cultural and educational activities, and a transfer student mentorship program. Illinois State also has a successful athletic program, and has its own golf course.

The career center has many services that can help students find post-graduation employment, such as a cultural career network program, internships, job fairs and career events, mock interviews, on-campus interviews, career advisement, and resume and cover letter critiques.

ISU has a scholarship search function, which allows students to sift through the many available scholarship programs for eligible students such as ADM minority scholarship, the friends of Donna Mauk memorial scholarship, and other Illinois state scholarships. Financial aid advisors also have information on loans, grants, and work-study programs and the required qualifications.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Redbirds

Nickname

ISU

Website

www.ilstu.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$10,531

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,561

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

21,184

ISU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
18,065
Freshman Class
3,033
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
21,184

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
85%
Graduate
15%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
98%
Out-of-State
2%

Gender of Students

Women
60%
Men
40%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
83%
Latino
4%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Illinois
98%
Other
2%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%