Illinois State University

Be in the Heart of it All!

With a strong economy and fun culture, our community gives you big opportunities and unique experiences.

We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities.

Quick facts:

• 3 in 10 students from underrepresented backgrounds
• 4 in 5 students receive financial aid
• 1,000+ out-of-state and international students from 47 states and 74 countries
• 20,683 Students:
• 18,055 undergraduate
• 2,628 graduate
• Top College Town: Bloomington-Normal ranks as one of the top 5 college towns in America based on its quality of life and among the top 10 for arts and entertainment opportunities.
• High Retention and Graduation Rates: Over the past decade, our retention and graduation rates have been in the top 10% in the nation. Our students love their time at Illinois State and complete their degrees on time.
• First-Choice Institution: Illinois State remains a first-choice institution. We have a strong enrollment of more than 20,000 students, while maintaining academic quality and small class sizes.
• Civically Engaged Campus: Illinois State’s campuswide commitment to our core value of civic engagement has earned us recognition with the Elective Classification for Community Engagement, as an Excellence and Innovation Award for Civic Learning and Community Engagement recipient, and as a Voter Friendly Campus.
• Bang for the Buck: U.S. News & World Report has ranked Illinois State as the best value public university in Illinois. We support students while they’re in college—and set them up to succeed after graduation.

For information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!