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Illinois State University
Normal, United States · Suburban
PublicCoedState
Acceptance
81.0%
Tuition/yr
$26,000
Students
20,500
Founded
1857
About
Illinois' first public university and still its teacher-education flagship, in the twin cities of Bloomington-Normal alongside State Farm's headquarters. High retention rates, a strong insurance/business pipeline, and a friendly residential campus define the experience.
- University type
- Public
- Acceptance rate
- 81.0%
- Total enrolment
- 20,500
- Student : faculty
- 18:1
- Founded
- 1857
Courses & majors
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationBusiness AdministrationAccountingNursingAgricultureCriminal JusticePsychologyTheatreComputer ScienceMarketing
Cost of studying
Tuition / yr
$26,000
Cost of attendance
$41,000
Application fee
$50
Rankings
#216
National
Scholarships & financial aid
Modest international merit awards; total cost sits below most flagship alternatives in the Midwest.
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