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Illinois State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Illinois State University admits about 88.2% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 990–1210 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 19–25 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 88.2%
SAT range 990-1210
Net price $17,829
Graduation rate 67.3%

Illinois State University At a Glance

LocationNormal, Illinois
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment19,057
Acceptance Rate88.2%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)500-620
SAT Range (Math)490-590
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)990-1210
Average SAT (Combined)1113
ACT Range21-27
Average Net Price$17,829/yr
Tuition (In-State)$16,152/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$28,218/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate67.3%
Full-Time Retention Rate81.4%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$67,557
Median Debt at Completion$17,000

How Illinois State University Compares

Illinois State University is more selective than about 28% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 19,057 students, it is larger than about 59% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illinois State University's acceptance rate?

Illinois State University's acceptance rate is about 88.2%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Illinois State University?

Admitted students at Illinois State University typically report a combined SAT score between 990 and 1210 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Illinois State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Illinois State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Illinois State University?

The average net price reported for Illinois State University is $17,829 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Illinois State University's official site.