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Illinois State University

Illinois
#969 / #282
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#834
Most Desirable School
Public university in Normal, Illinois

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About Illinois State University

According to Wikipedia, Illinois State University is a public research university in Normal, Illinois. It was founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University and is the oldest public university in Illinois. The university emphasizes teaching and is recognized as one of the top ten largest producers of teachers in the US according to the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Illinois State University's Online Degrees

Graduate Certificate in Data Science: Computer Science
  • Required Credits: 9
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Computer Science
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Special Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Transition Specialist
  • Learning Behavior Intervention Specialist 2
  • Multiple Disabilities Specialist
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Curriculum Adaptation Specialist
  • Required Credits: 15
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Director Of Special Education
  • Required Credits: 24
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Teaching
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MSeD in Education
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Special Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Interdisciplinary Early Intervention Sensory Disabilities
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MMEd in Music Education
  • Required Credits: 32-34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Education In Low Vision And Blindness
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in School Nurse
  • Required Credits: 10
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Kinesiology And Recreation
Degree Concentrations
  • Athletic Training
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physical Education Pedagogy
  • Psychology Of Sport And Physical Activity
  • Recreation Administration
  • Sport Management
  • Applied Community And Economic Development
  • Athletic Training
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Physical Education Pedagogy
  • Psychology Of Sport And Physical Activity
  • Recreation Administration
  • Sport Management
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Practice Post Master'S
  • Required Credits: 34
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing
  • Required Credits: 34-78
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Required Credits: None Reported
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Leadership
  • Required Credits: 34-78
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
DNP in Nursing Management
  • Required Credits: 34-78
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Chemistry
  • Required Credits: 31
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MS in Chemistry Education
  • Required Credits: 33
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Illinois State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
19,59686%67%110524

How Much Does Illinois State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$10,907$3,034

How Much Do Illinois State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Illinois State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $51,600 per year. You also have a 93% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Illinois State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
22,15919,0773,082

Where is Illinois State University?

Illinois State University is located at North and School Streets, Normal IL 61790-1000

How Safe is Illinois State University?

Illinois State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Normal has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Illinois State University Known For?

Illinois State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Illinois State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Criminal Justice
#257
World Rank
#263
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Nursing
#406
World Rank
#406
Historical Rank
#162
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Education
#679
World Rank
#637
Historical Rank
#176
USA Rank
education Degrees
Physics
#771
World Rank
#818
Historical Rank
#183
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Communications
#759
World Rank
#785
Historical Rank
#215
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Anthropology
#698
World Rank
#716
Historical Rank
#223
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
History
#658
World Rank
#675
Historical Rank
#232
USA Rank
history Degrees
Earth Sciences
#1071
World Rank
#927
Historical Rank
#251
USA Rank
earth-science Degrees
Literature
#785
World Rank
#844
Historical Rank
#266
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Biology
#1033
World Rank
#803
Historical Rank
#267
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Mathematics
#1100
World Rank
#1160
Historical Rank
#278
USA Rank
math Degrees
Business
#1078
World Rank
#1079
Historical Rank
#310
USA Rank
business Degrees
Chemistry
#1627
World Rank
#1648
Historical Rank
#312
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Medical
#1135
World Rank
#1141
Historical Rank
#316
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Sociology
#1222
World Rank
#1231
Historical Rank
#346
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Psychology
#903
World Rank
#921
Historical Rank
#361
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Economics
#2180
World Rank
#2188
Historical Rank
#368
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Political Science
#1506
World Rank
#1521
Historical Rank
#376
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Philosophy
#1278
World Rank
#1327
Historical Rank
#385
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Computer Science
#1775
World Rank
#1757
Historical Rank
#386
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Engineering
#2688
World Rank
#2702
Historical Rank
#447
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Social Work
#2232
World Rank
#2232
Historical Rank
#922
USA Rank
social-work Degrees

Who Are Illinois State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Illinois State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Education. Here are some of Illinois State University's most famous alumni:

John Malkovich
John Malkovich
An American actor.
K. Patricia Cross
An American educational research .
Chen Chi-kwan
A Chinese painter, architect and educator.
Samuel Garman
Samuel Garman
An American zoologist .
William S. Sadler
William S. Sadler
A Psychiatrist and author.
Charles De Garmo
Charles De Garmo
An American educator, education theorist and college president .
Donald McHenry
Donald McHenry
An American diplomat.
Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
An American writer and film critic.
Sandra Steingraber
Sandra Steingraber
An American biologist and author.
Cloris Leachman
Cloris Leachman
An American actress and comedian .
Doug Collins
Doug Collins
An American basketball player and coach.
William S. Gray
An American academic.

Who Are Illinois State University's Most Influential Faculty?

Illinois State University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Education. Here are some of Illinois State University's most famous alumni:

Terri Goss Kinzy
An American biochemist and academic administrator.
Nancy Rodriguez
An American academic.
Issam Nassar
A Historian of photography and the Middle East.
Dan Muller
A Basketball player and coach.
Mark Kingston
Mark Kingston
A College baseball coach.