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Illinois State University Normal, IL

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is a public, multipurpose, coeducational, residential university that places a strong emphasis on undergraduate study. It has one of the largest undergraduate programs in Illinois, with six colleges and 35 academic departments that offer more than 160 major/minor options. In addition the graduate school coordinates 42 master's, specialist and doctoral programs. Its 850-acre campus is located in the urban area of Normal-Bloomington. Campus architecture ranges from a castle-like hall to modern 28-story residential towers. Web Site

www.illinoisstate.edu/

Institution Type

Public

Coeducational

Yes

Undergraduate Students

18,426

Women

10,115 (54.9%)

Men

8,311 (45.1%)

Graduate Students

2,334

ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

80% of 13,323 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

April 1

Average GPA

3.32

SAT Math

Not reported

SAT Critical Reading

Not reported

SAT Writing

Not reported

ACT Composite

24 average 21-26 range of middle 50%

Selection of Students Factor

Very Important

Academic GPA

X

Standardized Tests

X

Important

Essay

Considered

Not Considered

X

Extracurricular Activities

X

MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance

In-state: $28,295 Out-of-state: $39,402

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $14,061 Out-of-state: $25,168

Room and Board

$9,948

Average Percent of Need Met

72%

Average Freshman Award

$10,453

Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates

$30,373

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ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

877

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 36% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE Normal Population

54,664

Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

97% of freshmen, 32% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Reggie Redbird

Sororities

17% of women participate

Fraternities

8% of men participate

STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 7.8% Black/African-American 9.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 77.2% White 0.4% Unknown

International Students

0.6% from 36 countries

First-Year Students Returning

81.5%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

48.0%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

76%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

18.1%

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

Examinations

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended Recommended Units

Scores Due in Admissions Office

Exam SAT or ACT

Required

July 1

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT

Subject

Required Units

English

4

Mathematics

3

Science

2

Foreign Language

2

SAT Essay Component Policy

Accepted with or without essay component

Social Studies

2

ACT Writing Test Policy

Accepted with or without writing component

2

Use of SAT/ACT Essay

SAT: Used for advising ACT: Used for advising

SAT Subject Tests Only

History Academic Electives

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office

Application Dates and Fees

Address City, State, Zip

Normal, IL 61790-2200

Phone

(309) 438-2181

Fax

(309) 438-3932

E-mail

[email protected]

Early Admission Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

April 1

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Early Decision Notification

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification

No

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Other Application Requirements

Common Application

Not accepted

Interview

Not required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Electronic Application

Available

Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor

Very Important

Rigor of Secondary School Record

X

Academic GPA

X

Standardized Tests

X

Important

Considered

Not Considered

Class Rank

X

Recommendations

X

Essay

X

Interview

X

Level of Applicant's Interest

X

Extracurricular Activities

X

Volunteer Work

X

Particular Talent/Ability

X

Character/Personal Qualities

X

First Generation to Attend College

X

State Residency

X

Geographic Residence

X

Relation with Alumnus

X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment

X

Ethnicity

X

Work Experience

X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate

80% of 13,323 applicants were admitted

Women

82% of 8,032 applicants were admitted

Men

77% of 5,291 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

5,589 (53%) of 10,642 admitted students enrolled

Women

3,055 (47%) of 6,558 admitted students enrolled

Men

2,534 (62%) of 4,084 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List

136

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math

10

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Not reported

Average GPA

3.32

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

3.75 and Above

25%

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

3.50 - 3.74

16%

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

3.25 - 3.49

17%

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

3.00 - 3.24

18%

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

2.50 - 2.99

21%

2.00 - 2.49

3%

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT Critical Reading

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT Writing

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite

24 average 21-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

6%

Score of 24 - 29

41%

Score of 18 - 23

53%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

High School Class Rank

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Gov. Officer

Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

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TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance

In-state: $28,295 Out-of-state: $39,402

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $14,061 Out-of-state: $25,168

Room and Board

$9,948

Books and Supplies

$942

Other Expenses

$3,344

Payment Plans

Credit card, installment plan

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office

Application Process

E-mail

Application Deadline

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning April 1

Method for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required

Cost to File

FAFSA Code is 001692

Free

PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

3,157 (88.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Need

2,439 (77.3%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,257 (92.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

684 (30.3%) of aid recipients

Avg. Pct. of Need Met

72%

Average Award

$10,453

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,671 (74.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,873

Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift

Financial Aid Applicants

13,132 (77.4%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Need

11,013 (64.9%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

10,179 (92.4%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

3,119 (30.6%) of aid recipients

Avg. Pct. of Need Met

72%

Average Award

$10,482

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,817 (80.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,671

Received by 6,691 (65.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,785

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 960 (42.5%) of aid recipients

Received by 8,464 (83.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,683

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 2,957 (29.1%) of aid recipients

289 (8.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,769

Merit-Based Gift

866 (5.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,706

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PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

65%

Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates

$30,373

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid

9.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

3.0%

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need-Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships

Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards

Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education 1,262

Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards

Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Debating, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama 150

Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards

Community Service, Leadership 1

Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, First-Generation College Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience 368

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FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$2,034

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General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Agriculture, General Anthropology Art/Art Studies, General Athletic Training/Trainer Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer Science Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Construction Management Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Elementary Education and Teaching Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician Engineering Technology, General English Language and Literature, General

Environmental Health Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General French Language and Literature General Studies Geography Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature Graphic Communications, General Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Health Teacher Education History, General Industrial Technology/Technician Information Technology Insurance International Business/Trade/Commerce Journalism Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Legal Studies, General Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Management Information Systems, General Management Science

Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Music Performance, General Music Teacher Education Music, General Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General Philosophy Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Relations/Image Management Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Studies Teacher Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education Visual and Performing Arts, Other

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Education, Health professions and related sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Not required

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty

877

Part-Time Faculty

347

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

82%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 36% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 6% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 16% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

2,081,679

Computing Computer Ownership

Students required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

2445

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Music Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Science in Education

Master's Programs of Study Accounting Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Agricultural Sciences--General Animal Behavior Archaeology Art History Art/Fine Arts Bacteriology Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biophysics Biotechnology

Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Policy Educational Psychology English Entomology Evolutionary Biology Experimental Psychology Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Family and Consumer Sciences-General French Genetics

Molecular Genetics Music Neurobiology Neuroscience Nursing--General Parasitology Photography Physical Education Physiology Plant Biology Plant Molecular Biology Plant Sciences

Botany Business Administration and Management--General Cell Biology Chemistry

German Graphic Design Health Education Higher Education

Political Science Psychology--General Reading Education Social Work

Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Communication--General Conservation Biology

History Hydrogeology Hydrology Immunology

Sociology Spanish Special Education Structural Biology

Counseling Psychology Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Developmental Biology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial/Management Engineering Management Information Systems Management of Technology

Student Affairs Textile Design Theater Writing

Developmental Psychology Ecology Economics

Mathematics Microbiology Molecular Biology

Zoology

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education

Doctoral Programs of Study Animal Behavior Bacteriology Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biophysics Botany Cell Biology Clinical Psychology Conservation Biology Counseling Psychology Curriculum and Instruction Developmental Biology Developmental Psychology

Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Policy Educational Psychology English Entomology Evolutionary Biology Experimental Psychology Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Genetics Higher Education Immunology Industrial and Organizational Psychology Mathematics Education

Molecular Genetics Neurobiology Neuroscience Nursing--General Parasitology Physiology Plant Biology Plant Molecular Biology Plant Sciences Psychology--General School Psychology Special Education Structural Biology

Ecology Education--General

Microbiology Molecular Biology

Zoology

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LOCATION AND SETTING Normal Population

54,664

Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment

Small city

Campus Size

490 acres

Weather Temperature

13.2 average low in January, 82.2 average high in September

Rain

114 rainy days per year

Getting Around Campus Map

Map

Nearest Airport

130 mile(s) from campus in Chicago

Nearest Bus Station

2 mile(s) from campus in Bloomington

Nearest Train Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Normal

HOUSING College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing

Students in College Housing

97% of freshmen, 32% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

68%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Reggie Redbird

School Colors

Red and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport

MEN

Offered

Scholarships Given

Baseball

Offered

Scholarships Given x

x

Basketball

x

x

x

x

Cross-Country Running

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Football Golf

x

x

Gymnastics

x

x

Soccer

x

x

Softball

x

x

Swimming And Diving

x

x

Tennis

x

x

x

x

Track And Field

x

x

x

x

Volleyball

x

x

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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports Intramural Sports

basketball, golf

STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations

choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station

Sororities

17% of women participate

Fraternities

8% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC offered on campus

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STUDENT BODY Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

18,426

Women

10,115 (54.9%)

Men

8,311 (45.1%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

17,151

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.3% Asian 7.8% Black/African-American 9.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 77.2% White 0.4% Unknown

International Students

0.6% from 36 countries

Average Age

21

All Graduate Students

2,334

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning

81.5%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

48.0%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

69.8%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

73.0%

AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary

76% Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

18.1%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported

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