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Illinois State University

Public Normal, IL · Suburban · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
65%
Graduation Rate
$62,117
Earnings (10yr)
$19,398
Net Price
88%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Illinois State University has an impressive acceptance rate of 88%, making it accessible to a broad range of students. This high rate reflects the university's commitment to welcoming diverse talents and backgrounds, allowing many to further their education in a supportive environment.

Graduates from Illinois State University earn a median salary of $62,117 ten years after starting their degree. While specific mobility data is not available, the university's focus on key programs such as Business, Education, and Health Professions suggests a strong pathway for students to enter stable and well-paying careers. The common trajectory indicates that many students can improve their economic standing through education.

The net price of attendance is $19,398, with a median debt of $20,482 upon graduation. Nearly one-third of students receive Pell Grants, highlighting the university's role in serving students from lower-income backgrounds. Illinois State is a solid choice for those who thrive in a large, diverse community and seek practical degrees that lead to good earning potential.

Rankings

How Illinois Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation65%Earnings 10yr$62KNet Price$19KRetention81%Median Debt$20KPell Grant Rate32%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$12K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$16K$48-75K$28K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%321.5%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%3360.3%MOBILITY108.05%

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,144
In-State Tuition
$28,210
Out-of-State
$19,398
Avg Net Price
$20,482
Median Debt
32%
Pell Grant Rate
43%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$11,568
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,301
Family Income $30K–$48K
$16,348
Family Income $48K–$75K
$28,224
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$50,599
6 Years After Entry
$57,276
8 Years
$62,117
10 Years
0.33x
Debt-to-Earnings
78%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$50,599 6yr $57,276 8yr $62,117 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

108.05%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
3360.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
321.5%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$107,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.72
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.4%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.218%
Inventor Rate
78
Total Patents
175
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 88%
Retention Rate 81%
SAT Average 1113
ACT Midpoint 24
SAT Range 990–1210
ACT Range 21–27
Full-Time Faculty 74%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,453
Diversity Index 0.55
First-Gen Students 30%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 22%
Education 18%
Health Professions 9%
Communications 6%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 5%
Social Sciences 4%
Psychology 4%