Illinois State University
Illinois State University
Hi, we’re Illinois State University. Our approximately 20,000 students love their time in our top 10 college town and find success after graduation—Redbirds go on to make $15,000 more than the national average just a few years after graduation. With more than 150 academic majors to choose from and more than 400 registered student organizations, you can pursue the things you love both in and out of the classroom. Students fall in love with our beautiful Quad—designated a Tree Campus USA—and find success thanks to our focus on individual attention and personal connections with faculty and staff.
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
Illinois State’s freshman application for admission opens on August 1, with a priority deadline of November 1 for best consideration for scholarships and admission to your major of choice.
What we consider:
- GPA
- Optional SAT or ACT score
- Optional personal statement
Started at a community college or other four-year university? No problem. Illinois State is a top transfer destination.
Our transfer application for admission opens on August 1, with a priority deadline of January 15 for best consideration for scholarships and admission to your major of choice.
What we consider:
- GPA
- Optional personal statement
- Required courses for your selected major
Additional Information
Visit us
Our students fall in love with Illinois State from the first time they step on campus—there’s no better way to find out if we’re the right fit for you.
“I was able to work with amazing professors who took care in how I was doing and the things I was learning. I made great connections with them and remain in contact with many of them today.”
Admissions office
Visit us
Address
201 Hovey Hall, School Street
Normal, IL 61790-2200, United States of America
Phone number
3094382181
For first-year students
Admissions website
Financial aid website
Undocumented or DACA students
Region
Midwest