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About ISU
Illinois State University (ISU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Normal, United States. As an active member of American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), ISU is participating in developing the academic environment.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 1401 place in the world. In the USA, ISU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions.
ISU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Normal, United States
- Establishment year
- 1857
- Students
- 20,647
- International students
- 506
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
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ISU tuition fees
The academic calendar at ISU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in United States. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at ISU will cost local citizens a minimum of 7,498 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 14,956 USD per year. With the help of scholarships and financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. The cost of education and the availability of scholarships can be checked on the official website.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Local15,166USD/year
- Foreign17,115USD/year
- Master
- Local7,498USD/year
- Foreign14,956USD/year
Additional costs
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
- Room and board
- on campus10,602USD/year
- off campus8,462USD/year
- Other expenses
- on campus5,856USD/year
- off campus7,200USD/year
Study programs at ISU
Accounting & Finance
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Actuarial Science
Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics - Computer Physics
Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Arts Technology
Bachelor of Arts in General Economics - Electricity, Natural Gas and Telecommunications Economics
Bachelor of Science in Arts Technology
Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy
Bachelor of Science in Technology and Engineering Education
Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences - Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Biologiy - Plant Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology - Zoology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Traditional
- Study degree
- BSN
Humanities
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Studio Arts (Ceramics)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Studio Arts (Drawing)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Studio Arts (Glass)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Studio Arts (Photography)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Journalism & Media
Art - Studio Arts (Expanded Media)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
English - Publishing Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in Business - Marketing
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Journalism-B.A.
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Journalism-B.S.
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Agriculture - Food Industry Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Social Work
- Study degree
- BSW
- Study form
- Full-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Teacher Education
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Food, Nutrition and Dietetics - Dietetics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accountancy - Accountancy and Information Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Accountancy - Professional Accountancy
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting - Accounting Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting - Business Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting - Career Specialty
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Agriculture - Agriculture Teacher Education
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Art Teacher Education
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Music Education - Choral General Keyboard
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Music Education - Choral General Vocal
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Music Education - Instrumental Band
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Agriculture - Crop and Soil Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Biological Sciences (Biology - Conservation Biology)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Earth and Space Science Teacher Education
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Health and Sustainability
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Agriculture - Agribusiness
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Agriculture Communications and Leadership
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Agriculture Teacher Education
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Agronomy Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Animal Industry Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Actuarial Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Animal Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Crop and Soil Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - Statistics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Computer Science & IT
Accountancy - Accountancy and Information Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting - Accounting Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting - Business Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting- Accounting Business Analytics
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Studio Arts (Video)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Criminal Justice Sciences
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Criminal Justice Sciences-B.A.
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Criminal Justice Sciences-B.S.
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Legal Studies-B.A.
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Legal Studies
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Agriculture - Horticulture and Landscape Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Art History
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Art Teacher Education
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Graphic Design
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Art - Studio Arts (Ceramics)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exercise Science - Allied Health Professions
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Exercise Science
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Recreation and Park Administration - Recreation Management
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
International Year One in General - Recreation and Park Administration - Therapeutic Recreation
- Study degree
- Pre-Bachelor
- Study form
- Full-time
Recreation and Park Administration - Recreation Management
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Accountancy - Accountancy and Information Systems
- Study form
- Full-time
Accountancy - Professional Accountancy
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting - Accounting Information Systems
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting - Career Specialty
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Accountancy (BS/MPA) - Professional Accountancy
Agriculture - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
B.A. in Political Science
B.S. in Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Business Teacher Education
Journalism & Media
Theatre - Lighting Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Theatre - Scene Design
- Study degree
- MFA
- Study form
- Full-time
Theatre Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Dietetic Internship
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Part-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Interior Design
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Nutrition
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Accounting & Finance
Master of Science in Mathematics - Actuarial Science
Computer Science & IT
Creative Technologies
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Information Systems (Non-IS Background)
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Information Systems (Non-IS Background) - Information Systems - General
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Information Systems (Non-IS Background) - Information Systems - Geographic Information Systems
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Information Systems (Non-IS Background) - Information Systems - Internet Application Development
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Criminal Justice Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Biological Sciences - Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences - Bioenergy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics - Electricity, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Technology
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biological Sciences - Neuroscience and Physiology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Dietetic Internship
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Part-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Nutrition
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Human Development and Family Science
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Human Development and Family Science - Family and Consumer Sciences-M.A.
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Athletic Training
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Kinesiology and Recreation
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Kinesiology and Recreation - Kinesiology and Recreation - Biomechanics
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Kinesiology and Recreation - Exercise Physiology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Kinesiology and Recreation - Physical Education Pedagogy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Part-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biological Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences - Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences - Conservation Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics - Electricity, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Economics - Applied Economics - Electricity, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications Economics-M.A.
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology - Applied Community and Economic Development
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
English Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
History
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Master of Science in History
Arts & Humanities
Art - Art Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Creative Technologies
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Interior Design
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Fashion Design - Family and Consumer Sciences-M.S.
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Anthropology - Applied Community and Economic Development
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Child Life
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Criminal Justice Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics - Applied Community and Economic Development
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Agriculture - Agriscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences - Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences - Biomathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biological Sciences - Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Agriculture - Agricultural Education and Leadership
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Art - Art Education
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Chemistry - Chemistry Education
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Child Life
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Educational Administration and Foundations - College Student Personnel Administration
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture & Forestry
Agriculture - Agribusiness
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Agricultural Education and Leadership
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Agriculture - Agriscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Agriculture - Agribusiness
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Agriculture - Agricultural Education and Leadership
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Biological Sciences - Biomathematics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration (MBA) - Panama Program
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration (MBA) - Traditional Program
- Study degree
- MBA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Accountancy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Communication
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Family and Consumer Sciences - Fashion Design and Merchandising
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Accountancy with Accounting Degree - Accountancy
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Graduate Pathway in Economics
- Study degree
- Pre-Master
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Ph.D. in Mathematics Education
Education & Training
Doctoral in Special Education
- Study degree
- PhD
Doctorate in Educational Administration and Foundations - Higher Education Administration
Humanities
Ph.D. in English Studies
Medicine
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Study mode
- Online
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences - Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences - Neuroscience and Physiology
Other
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Ph.D. in Nursing
Bachelor degree at ISU
ISU accept applicants with a GPA of at least 2.3 to undergraduate programs, as well as those who successfully passed the entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score is 5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 50. ISU also provides online undergraduate programs.
- GPA
- 2.3
- IELTS
- 5
- TOEFL iBT
- 50
Master's degree at ISU
The admission committee of the university takes into account the previous academic performance of the student. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 60. IELTS — 5 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at ISU.
- IELTS
- 5
- TOEFL iBT
- 60
- TOEFL PBT
- 550
Doctorate degree at ISU
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS. ISU is accepting students for online PhD programs.
ISU campus
ISU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. Student life at ISU is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
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