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Illinois State University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 88%
- SAT (middle 50%): 990-1210
- ACT (middle 50%): 21-27
Illinois State University admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Illinois State University
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1210 or an ACT around 27 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Illinois State University a stronger bet. Below 990, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Illinois State University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Illinois State University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Illinois State University with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into Illinois State University, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Illinois State University?
Illinois State University has a 88% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Illinois State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Illinois State University scored 990-1210 on the SAT. Scoring above 1210 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 990 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Illinois State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Illinois State University scored 21-27 on the ACT. Above 27 is strong, below 21 is below the typical admit.
Is Illinois State University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Illinois State University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.