Illinois State University
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
88.2%
Applications
21,573
Admitted
19,017
Enrolled
4,285
SAT Composite
1010-1210
SAT Math
490-590
SAT Reading
500-620
ACT Composite
21-27
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants21,573reported count
Admits19,01788%
Class seats4,28523% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 21,573 | 19,017 | 88% | 4,285 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 23%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Application fee: $55.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$62,117
10 yrs after enrollment
65%
6-year completion
$19,398
sticker minus grants
$20,482
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
581fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
3 TABLESTitle:Director, Planning, Research and Policy Analysis
Office:Planning Research and Policy Analysis
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://prpa.illinoisstate.edu/data-center/reports/
Name of College/University:Illinois State University
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateYes
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESSATYes
ACTYes
APYes
CLEPYes
Institutional ExamYes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
ACT OnlyConsidered
SAT OnlyConsidered
Total first-time, first-year who applied19,949
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted17,644
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled4,112
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,160
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted969
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled131
Total first-time, first-year who applied428
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted375
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled41
Total first-time, first-year who applied36
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted29
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1
Total academic units15
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
Visual/Performing Arts2
Open admission policy as described above for all studentsVeteran Admission Policy - From the State of Illinois at time of enlisting, served a year or more of active duty, present a discharge for other than dishonorable reasons, ISU is the first institution of attendance after release from military.
other (explain):Other
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8005.64
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69927.22
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59942.67
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49922.28
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3992.19
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8004.02
SAT Math: 600-69920.80
SAT Math: 500-59948.03
SAT Math: 400-49921.23
SAT Math: 300-3995.92
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16003.58
SAT Composite: 1200-139925.27
SAT Composite: 1000-119949.68
SAT Composite: 800-99918.43
SAT Composite: 600-7992.99
SAT Composite: 400-5990.05
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3613.31
ACT Composite: 24-2943.34
ACT Composite: 18-2338.39
ACT Composite: 12-174.95
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Math: 30-369.01
ACT Math: 24-2938.63
ACT Math: 18-2337.77
ACT Math: 12-1714.59
ACT Math: 6-110
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT English: 30-3615.88
ACT English: 24-2933.05
ACT English: 18-2339.91
ACT English: 12-1710.3
ACT English: 6-11.86
ACT English: Below 60
ACT Science: 30-3612.07
ACT Science: 24-2940.52
ACT Science: 18-2340.52
ACT Science: 12-176.9
ACT Science: 6-110
ACT Science: Below 60
ACT Reading: 30-3629.18
ACT Reading: 24-2934.33
ACT Reading: 18-2330.90
ACT Reading: 12-174.29
ACT Reading: 6-111.29
ACT Reading: Below 60
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.62
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:99.65
Amount of application fee:55
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
OtherYes
Amount of housing deposit:300
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESTotal1,788
FallYes
SpringYes
SummerYes
High school transcriptRecommended for Some
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRecommended for Some
InterviewRecommended for Some
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/transfer/requirements Transfer students with a minimum 2.4 GPA may be admitted to the University as undeclared if program prerequisites were not met or if space is not available in the preferred major. Students with 75 or more semester hours completed will not be admitted as undeclared.
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://veterans.illinoisstate.edu/support/transfer/
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programYes
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
English as a Second Language (ESL)Yes
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Student-designed majorYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Undergraduate ResearchYes
Arts/fine artsYes
English (including composition)Yes
HumanitiesYes
MathematicsYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)3%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)3%
Percent of men who join fraternities4%
Percent of women who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing35%
Percent who live off campus or commute65%
Percent of students age 25 and older4%
Average age of full-time students18.56
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.56
Average age of full-time students20.65
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20.97
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Marching bandYes
Model UNYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
OperaYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Television stationYes
Apartments for married studentsYes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Special housing for international studentsYes
Fraternity/sorority housingYes
Theme housingYes
Living Learning CommunitiesYes
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/paying/calculator/
Minimum15
In-district:$402
In-state (out-of-district):$402
Out-of-state:$804
NONRESIDENTS:$804
Financial Aid
12 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)Yes
Federal$35,856,333
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$54,275,248
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$44,152,291
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,010,590
Total Scholarships/Grants$137,294,462
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$43,401,416
Federal Work-Study$677,656
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$44,079,072
Parent Loans$8,339,723
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$4,392,117
Athletic Awards$1,743,668
Federal$1,094,211
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$7,568,892
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$21,229,350
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,025,907
Total Scholarships/Grants$31,918,360
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$32,484,141
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$32,484,141
Parent Loans$16,904,904
Tuition Waivers
Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,898,737
Athletic Awards$5,237,371
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.2,595
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:88
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$15,734
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$1,384,574
FAFSAYes
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Yes
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Nursing LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
Federal Nursing ScholarshipYes
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
Job skillsYes
ROTCYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
Religious affiliationNot Selected
State/district residencyYes
AcademicsYes
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESbased on ____ students20,051
and ____ faculty1,019