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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Illinois

Illinois State University

Illinois State University is a public college located in Normal, Illinois, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Illinois State University is $7,805. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $9,805. The college offers Master’s degrees in 39 different degree areas, with 5 Master’s degrees offered online. Illinois State University enrolls 2,559 graduate students, with 50% part-time students, 27% online students, and 14% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: illinoisstate.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,289 full-time
1,270 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:699
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:364
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:74
  • Online students
    27%
  • Male/Female
    35% / 65%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,805
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$9,805
  • Application fee:$50
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,968
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$404
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$1,968
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$838
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
820 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
15 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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