Illinois State University
Normal, IL · illinoisstate.edu
19,057
Students
88.1%
Admit Rate
$19,398
Net Cost
At a glance — A mid-size public school in Normal, IL.
💰 Earnings After Graduation
6 Years After Enrollment
$50,599
Median annual earnings
10 Years After Enrollment
$62,117
Median annual earnings
📚 Popular Majors
Bachelor's completions by gender. Source: IPEDS Completions (2023–24).
🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,210
Avg Net Price
$19,398
Median Debt
$20,482
Pell Grant Rate
32.1%
ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)
3.2x
🏈 Athletics Score
33.7 / 100
Revenue
$85.6M
Expenses
$89.7M
Sports Offered
20(8M / 12W)
Net
-$4.1M
Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends
🔍 Google Search Interest
General Interest
18
Relative search volume
🛡️ Campus Safety
95.2 / 100
Total Incidents per 1,000 Students
20.83
Violent
53
Property
128
Drug/Alcohol
216
Based on Clery Act campus crime reports
☀️ Campus Weather
47.3 / 100
Cool and partly sunny
Avg Temp
44°F
Sep-May avg
Sunny Days
190
per year
Rainfall
38"
per year
Snowfall
26"
per year
Humidity
68%
avg relative
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year
📰 Latest News
Our Newest Redbirds: Transfer student continues journey of discovery at Illinois State - Illinois State University News
Redbirds Set To Open 2026 Campaign Against St. Francis - Illinois State University Athletics - Illinois State University Athletics
Normal Police issue multiple citations after weekend brawl at Lodge on Willow - WEEK | 25 News Now
From the Dean’s Office: September 2026 - Illinois State University News
No. 4 Illinois State Rolls To 76-0 Shutout Win Over St. Francis (Ill.) In 2026 Opener - Illinois State University Athletics
Source: Google News
🎓 Academics
🌍 Student Demographics
Gender
Race & ethnicity
🎉 Social Life Score
38.7 / 100
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