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Illinois State University is a public university in Normal, Illinois, in the United States. Established in 1857, it describes itself as the oldest public university in Illinois. It was originally called Illinois State Normal University, "normal" being a term for a teacher-training school, and the town of Normal, formerly North Bloomington, took its name from the university in 1865. Today the university reports about 22,000 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1.
Illinois State offers more than 200 degree options, with majors, minors and graduate programmes; the university states that 85 percent of classes are taught by professors. Graduates of an accredited college or university can also apply for a second bachelor's degree or complete teacher licensure requirements. Career Services, internship advisors and job fairs help students prepare for work, and according to the university more than 500 employers visit the campus each year.
Admission routes are available for freshmen, transfer, graduate and international students, and prospective students can book a virtual appointment with an admissions counsellor. The university offers scholarships and financial aid, and states that four in five students receive financial aid. University Housing Services runs residence halls and on-campus apartments with housing and dining contracts.
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(309) 438-2111
Normal, Normal, IL, The United States, 61790
Illinois State University offers more than 200 degree options, organised as majors, minors and graduate programmes, and states that 85 percent of classes are taught by professors. Students who already hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution can take a second bachelor's degree (at least 32 further semester hours) or complete teacher licensure requirements.
Illinois State has separate admission routes for freshmen, transfer students, graduate students and international students. Many programmes have required or recommended courses and a minimum GPA, so applicants should check the requirements of their intended major. All new students pay a non-refundable application fee or submit a fee waiver; international applicants must provide a Declaration of Finances and are not eligible for a fee waiver. Virtual appointments with admissions counsellors are available.
Undergraduate application fee (non-refundable): US$55 for spring 2027 entry, US$65 for summer and fall 2027 entry. Graduate application fees vary by programme (for example US$63 through GradCAS). Tuition figures are not given on the pages reviewed.
Illinois State offers scholarships and financial aid and states that four in five students receive financial aid. Tuition can be locked in for four years. A scholarship search and a Net Price Calculator are available on the university website. International applicants must submit a Declaration of Finances.
University Housing Services manages the residence halls and on-campus apartments, including Watterson, Wright, Haynie, Hewett, Manchester and Wilkins halls, Cardinal Court and Fell/School. Housing and dining contracts are managed through an online portal. Some halls close during fall, winter and spring breaks, while others stay open. Summer housing is also available, with weekly or full-summer contracts, and does not require enrolment in summer classes. Phone: (309) 438-8611.
The university has the largest Greek system in the world by membership. There are currently 68 fraternities and 36 sororities on the main campus. Overall, the Urbana-Champaign campus has more than one thousand clubs and organizations, ranging from cultural and athletic, to community service and philanthropic. Students can easily establish their own organization in case their interest is not addressed by the already existing ones. The Campus Recreation Center East has been recently renovated and offers students amazing opportunities to balance their mental and physical activity throughout the day. There is also an ice arena, a roller hockey rink, and playing fields of all types. Intramural athletic clubs and teams are amazingly well represented on campus, ranging from badminton to basketball, broomball to Ultimate Frisbee. Students can organize their own teams or sign up on the Intramural Free Agent list.
Furthermore, there are four theaters on campus, with the capacity of about 4,000 people; annually they host 350 student and professional performances, commencements, lectures, and other events, many of which are free.
Urbana-Champaign was ranked as one of the world’s top ten ‘Hot New Tech Cities’, and it is considered to combine the vibrancy and cultural diversity of a cosmopolitan city with the cozy atmosphere and neatness of a smaller town. On top of that, Chicago is less than three hours, while you also have the opportunity to canoe, sail, fish, camp, and hike in the surrounding area. One of student’s favorite places to hang out is the university’s Allerton Park. Local climate is welcoming students to do things outside, too.
Cultural activities are abundant both on and off-campus, with a great pool of museums and theatres, while restaurants represent cuisines from all over the world. The Champaign part of the twin cities is famous for its music scene as well.
As a final point, cost of living in the area is relatively low, while other cities that are nearby and are easily accessible include St. Louis and Indianapolis.