Illinois State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Illinois State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Illinois State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Illinois State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Illinois State accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 20,884 people applied and 18,589 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Illinois State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Illinois State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Illinois State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Illinois State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
Considered
- Application Essay
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Illinois State University?
Grades
Illinois State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Illinois State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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