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Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is a public, multipurpose, coeducational, residential university that places a strong emphasis on undergraduate study. It has one of the largest undergraduate programs in Illinois, with six colleges and 35 academic departments that offer more than 160 major/minor options. In addition the graduate school coordinates 42 master''s, specialist and doctoral programs. Its 850-acre campus is located in the urban area of Normal-Bloomington. Campus architecture ranges from a castle-like hall to modern 28-story residential towers.

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Public
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Coed
19,107
Undergraduates
8,274
Men - 43.3%
10,834
Women - 56.7%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
88% of 21,573 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.62
SAT Math
540 average
490-590 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
557 average
500-620 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24 average
21-27 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $35,230
Out-of-state: $47,296
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $16,144
Out-of-state: $28,210
Room and Board
$12,382
Average Percent of Need Met
65%
Average Freshman Award
$17,600
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$26,698
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
931
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Normal Population
54,451
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
35% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Reggie Redbird
Sororities
7.3% of women participate
Fraternities
4% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
2.6%
Black/African-American
13.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.4%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.1%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
64.2%
Unknown
0.8%
International Students
0.8% from 52 countries
First-Year Students Returning
81.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
48.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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