Illinois State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 18,414 students.
About This School
Illinois State University is a public institution located in Normal, Illinois with approximately 18,414 undergraduate students enrolled. Illinois State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,996 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $51,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Illinois State University (ISU) is a public research university in Normal, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University and is the oldest public university in Illinois. It operates additional facilities in its twin city, Bloomington, and in Springfield.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — median debt at graduation is a modest $15,750, and graduates earn around $51,600 a decade out, which is a workable return for a school with an average net price under $19,000/year. Worth considering if you're drawn to a traditional Midwest campus experience with a wide range of programs and a genuine sense of community. The 66% graduation rate is worth watching, though — it signals that roughly one in three students doesn't finish, so come in with a clear plan and take advantage of support resources early.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (18,414 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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