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Founded in 1857, Illinois State University is a public university located in Normal, Illinois. It is the oldest public institution of higher education in the state. It was originally formed as a teachers college and later grew to become a university offering a range of programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
ISU is recognized by the US News rankings as a "National University" which grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research. It comprises six colleges:
ISU’s athletic teams are nicknamed Redbirds. They are members of the Missouri Valley Conference and the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The university owns a public radio station, WGLT, and two newspapers - The Daily Vidette and The Indy.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics and drama and performing arts.
Illinois State is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 20,274 students at Illinois State (as of 2007-2008).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Illinois State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Missouri Valley Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, our scholarship and the connections we build between them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond."
More complete details are provided below.
Illinois State University
North and School Streets
Normal, IL 61790-1000
General Phone: (309) 438-2111
http://www.ilstu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,041 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, educational administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, middle school teaching, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 807 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, management science, international business, insurance, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 800 | English, political science, history, sociology, economics, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, ... |
| Media | 285 | communication studies, public relations, mass communication, journalism |
| Science | 235 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, geology, geological and earth sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 229 | family and consumer science, social work |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 217 | parks and recreation management, health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 173 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 168 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 157 | industrial tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 124 | information technology, computer science, computer networking |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 121 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Medical Support and Technology | 100 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 100 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 88 | drama, various performing arts |
| Art Studies | 87 | art studies |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 81 | agricultural operations, agriculture |
| Music | 49 | music, music performance |
| Medical Administration | 49 | medical records admin, environmental health, occupational health |
| Fine Arts | 15 | fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 2 | archeology |
Number of programs and degrees for Illinois State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,186 | 66 |
| Master's degree | 663 | 40 |
| Doctor's degree | 56 | 7 |
| Post-master's certificate | 26 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Illinois State had a total enrollment of 20,274 students (18,555 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Illinois State offers campus housing for 6,192 of its 18,555 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Normal, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,549 | 8,699 | 64% | 3,394 | 39% |
| Men | 5,354 | 3,274 | 61% | 1,302 | 40% |
| Women | 8,195 | 5,425 | 66% | 2,092 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,814 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,444 |
| Room and board | $ 7,458 |
| Room charge | $ 3,740 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,718 |
| Books and supplies | $ 933 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,222 |
Financial Aid:
Illinois State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 169200)
Illinois State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 307 | 175 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 98 | 114 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 51 | 114 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 20 | $132,958 | 5 | $120,516 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $104,076 | 4 | $98,409 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $127,182 | 9 | $110,691 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 154 | $87,281 | 54 | $81,220 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 128 | $68,503 | 110 | $64,214 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 98 | $66,201 | 116 | $58,153 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 38 | $37,299 | 102 | $38,762 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 418 | $72,045 | 382 | $57,981 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Missouri Valley Conference |
| Track | Missouri Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 170 | 154 | 324 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Track | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 114 | 132 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Illinois State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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