Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.62
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Illinois State University (Illinois State or ISU) is a public research university in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University and is the oldest public university in Illinois. In fall 2026, the university enrolled 21,577 students. The university offers more than 200 academic degree programs across its seven colleges. It emphasizes teaching and is…
- Rankings
#149 (US News)▼
National Universities
Ranked #149 in National Universities (2025). Source: US News ↗
Value rank
Ranked #161 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #260 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #300 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #1868 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
North and School Streets, Normal, Illinois, 61790-1000
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