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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
studentType
Coed
19,513
Undergraduates
8,333
Men - 42.7%
11,181
Women - 57.3%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
86% of 23,826 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
April 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.63
SAT Math
536 average
470-600 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
560 average
510-620 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24 average
21-27 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $36,261
Out-of-state: $48,930
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $16,815
Out-of-state: $29,484
Room and Board
$12,742
Average Percent of Need Met
62%
Average Freshman Award
$19,956
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$27,712
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
916
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
8%
10-19
26%
Over 100
5%
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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
34% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA associate member
Mascot
Reggie Redbird
Sororities
12.1% of women participate
Fraternities
10% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
2.5%
Black/African-American
14.7%
Hispanic/Latino
15%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
62%
Unknown
1.2%
International Students
0.8% from 49 countries
First-Year Students Returning
81.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
51.5%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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