Normal, IL
Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 89% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,151 | 13,234 | 3,860 | 82% |
| 2020 | 15,487 | 12,593 | 3,353 | 81% |
| 2021 | 11,913 | 10,905 | 3,374 | 92% |
| 2022 | 19,596 | 16,899 | 3,983 | 86% |
| 2023 | 20,884 | 18,589 | 4,147 | 89% |
Fall 2023 applicants
11,112 of 12,175 women and 7,477 of 8,709 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Illinois State University has an acceptance rate of 89% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 18,589 of 20,884 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
20,884 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,147 enrolled.
No. Illinois State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 89% — it has become less selective.