Illinois State University Data & Information Overview

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How Well Is Illinois State University Ranked?

2026 Best Colleges Rankings

In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.

Illinois State University was awarded 925 badges in the 2026 rankings.

National Standing

Illinois State is ranked #156 out of 5,192 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation.

Within the state, Illinois State holds the #5 spot on the Best Colleges in Illinois ranking.

See all of the rankings for Illinois State University.

How Much Money Do Illinois State Graduates Make?

Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Illinois State with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $53,747 in their early years. This is good news for future Illinois State graduates since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.