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Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$50,599

Acceptance Rate

89%

Graduation Rate

67%

Annual Tuition

$16,021

At a Glance

Total Students

18,414

Retention Rate

81%

Faculty Ratio

19

Financial Aid

45%

Median Debt

$20,482

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Illinois State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university enrolls 18,414 students. The average in-state tuition is $16,021. The university's graduation rate is 66.7%, and its retention rate is 81.3%. Nearly half of the students receive financial aid, at 45.4%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $46,159. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $50,599. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $62,117. The median debt for graduates is $20,482.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$62k

10 YEARS

Top 31% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Illinois State University alumni earn a median salary of $46,159. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $50,599. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $62,117. The median debt for graduates is $20,482.

Illinois State University has an 89% acceptance rate and a 66.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 81.3%. The in-state tuition is $16,021. Nearly half of the students, 45.4%, receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Normal, Illinois

Normal, IL 61790-1000

Illinois State University is located in Normal, Illinois. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Illinois State University has an acceptance rate of 89.0%.