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ACT
21/26
Estimated Cost
$28,929
Financial Aid
$25,692
Students
20,000 and above
About Illinois State University
Illinois State University (ISU), founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University, is the oldest public university in Illinois and is located in Normal, Illinois. The University emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. The University's athletic teams are members of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Missouri Valley Football Conference and are known as the "Redbirds," in reference to the state bird, the cardinal.
Illinois State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#225 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#7 of 274
2024 Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#3 of 66
Most Popular Majors
Out of 27 majors categories at Illinois State University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Illinois State University within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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