Illinois State University Nursing Programs
Illinois State University is a public institution located in Normal, Illinois. Normal is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs.
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Illinois State University Rankings
Illinois State is ranked #102 out of 1,284 schools in the nation for overall quality on our 2021 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 10% of all schools in the nation. It is also ranked #5 out of 59 schools in Illinois.
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
Illinois State has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
| Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
|---|---|---|
| #77 | Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Illinois State.
| Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
|---|---|---|
| #50 | Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
| #77 | Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Illinois State has earned from around the web.
| Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| #48 | Best Value Colleges for Nursing | College Factual |
| #59 | Best Colleges for Veterans | College Factual |
| #82 | Best Colleges for Non-Traditional Students | College Factual |
| #132 | Best Healthcare Schools | Healthcare Degree Search |
| #135 | Best Colleges for the Money | College Factual |
Where Is Illinois State University?
Contact details for Illinois State are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | North And School Streets, Normal, IL 61790-1000 |
| Phone: | 309-438-2111 |
| Website: | illinoisstate.edu/ |
| Facebook: | http://illinoisstate.edu/Facebook |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/IllinoisStateU |
How Do I Get Into Illinois State?
You can apply to Illinois State online at: www.admissions.illinoisstate.edu/apply
Admission Requirements for Illinois State
| Submission | Required? |
|---|---|
| High School GPA | required |
| High School Rank | recommended |
| High School Transcript | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | neither required nor recommended |
| SAT or ACT Scores | required |
| TOEFL | required |
How Hard Is It To Get Into Illinois State?
Approximately 40% of accepted students are men and 60% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 87%, and the acceptance rate for women is 90%.
Average Test Scores
About 0% of students accepted to Illinois State submitted their SAT scores.Illinois State received ACT scores from 98% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT English scores ranged between 20 and 26. Math scores were between 19 and 26. Composite scores were between 21 and 26.
Can I Afford Illinois State University?
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.
Student Loan Debt
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Illinois State, approximately 61% of students took out student loans averaging $7,729 a year. That adds up to $30,916 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Illinois State is 3.9%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Illinois State University Undergraduate Student Diversity
There are also 2,628 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 17,092 full-time undergraduates at Illinois State, 44% are male and 56% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Illinois State University students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 378 |
| Black or African American | 1,593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,994 |
| White | 12,360 |
| International Students | 130 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 637 |
Geographic Diversity
Illinois students aren't the only ones who study at Illinois State University. At this time, 25 states are represented by the student population at the school.
Over 72 countries are represented at Illinois State. The most popular countries sending students to the school are India, Panama, and China.
Online Learning at Illinois State University
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Illinois State has changed over the last few years.
This school is the 13th most popular in Illinois for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2017-2018.
Online Growth Rankings of Illinois State
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Illinois State University was 22.2%. This is the #510 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at Illinois State regardless of major.
The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of Illinois State majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.
| Major | 1-Year Growth Rate |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 3% |
| Registered Nursing | 1% |
The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Illinois State ranks compared to all other partially online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at Illinois State.
| Major | Growth Rate Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | #23 | |
| Registered Nursing | #115 | |
| Nursing | #152 |
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
Illinois State University Nursing Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
| Major | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctor’s | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 180 | 32 | 0 | 212 |
| Nursing Science | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 180 | 32 | 11 | 223 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Willjay under License
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