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PublicNormal, IL

Illinois State University

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Average net price

$19,398

Average price after grant and scholarship aid for the federal reporting population.

Completion rate

65%

Completion within the federal reporting window for the applicable cohort.

Median earnings

$62,117

Median earnings after entry for federally aided former students in the reported cohort.

Median federal debt

$15,750

Median federal loan debt for the federal cohort; private and parent debt may be excluded.

Admission rate

88%

Share of applicants admitted, where the institution reports an admission cohort.

Undergraduate enrollment

19,057

Undergraduate enrollment reported in the College Scorecard release.

Cost context

Published in-state tuition
$16,144
Published out-of-state tuition
$28,210
Estimated full annual cost
$34,309
Students using federal loans
43%

Published tuition is not the same as net price or your financial-aid offer. Use the full cost of attendance and your actual aid package.

Preview records from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved September 1, 2026.View source

What the data cannot decide

Program quality, transfer pathways, disability services, campus safety, advising, belonging, housing, commute, and personal goals require direct research. Visit when possible, speak with current students, review the exact academic program, and verify every important figure with Illinois State University before committing.