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Illinois State University

Public Research University in Normal, IL. Six-year graduation rate 65%. Median 10-year earnings $62,117.

Verdict Solid outcomes
Illinois State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$62,117
Median debt at grad
$20,482
Mobility score
1.1
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
64.5%
Federal loan default
0%

Graduates earn a median $62,117 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 65%.

Green Flags
  • Debt-to-income ratio 0.33 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
  • 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags

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How we evaluate Illinois State University

IPEDS
US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
Opportunity Insights
Mobility by institution
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