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Illinois State University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Does Illinois State University’s Incoming Class Look Like?

Use the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Illinois State University, situated in Normal, IL.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Illinois State University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Illinois State University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you are competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity: The Numbers Behind Student Admissions

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Least Selective (85%+)
Acceptance Rate	88%
Application Fee	$55 (may be waived)

Acceptance & Enrollment Statistics

Illinois State University received 21,573 total applications. Of those, 19,017 received admission offers, and 4,285 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	21,573
Accepted	19,017
Enrolled	4,285
Enrolled Full-Time	4,267
Enrolled Part-Time	18

The acceptance rate at Illinois State University is 88.2%. This makes the school highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at Illinois State University: the female acceptance rate is 90% compared to 86% for men.

The enrollment percentage for Illinois State University is 23%. This means that 23% of those who received offers of admission registered. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 22% compared to 23% for men.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

Here is the gender distribution for Illinois State University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	8,665	12,908
Admitted	7,433	11,584
Enrolled	1,693	2,592

Standardized Test Scores

Approximately 44% of applicants to Illinois State reported SAT scores (1,872 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 500 and 620. SAT Math scores ranged from 490 and 590.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	500	620
Mathematics	490	590
Combined Total	990	1210

Illinois State received ACT scores from 8% of accepted students (323 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 21 and 27.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	21	27
English/Reading	21	27
Mathematics	19	26

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Willjay under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.