Illinois State University Admission
Application Fee
$55
Graduate Application Fee
$55
Acceptance Rate
86.24%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
23.57%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,983
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 19,596 students have applied and 16,899 students have allowed to admit to Illinois State University (Acceptance rate: 86.24%). Illinois State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.57 % where 3,983 students have finally enrolled out of 16,899 admitted students.
Illinois State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Florida State University and Ohio State University-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 65.38%).
Illinois State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 24.73%).
How to Apply to Illinois State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Illinois State. Illinois State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | financialaid.illinoisstate.edu/paying |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.illinoisstate.edu/ |
| Athletic | www.goredbirds.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.studentaccess.illinoisstate.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Illinois State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Illinois State University is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Illinois State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,237). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | 1,090 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,237 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois | 1,085 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Illinois State University, 1,930 students submitted SAT scores (48% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 540 | 600 |
| Total | 1,000 | 1,090 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Illinois State University, 511 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 21 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 26 |
Illinois State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Illinois State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |