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Illinois State University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(25 courses)
INR 10 L - 28 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, PTE: 55 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE, GMAT
B.E. / B.Tech(14 courses)
INR 22 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 71 - 81, PTE: 48 - 55, Duolingo: 95 - 110
MBA/PGDM(6 courses)
INR 16 L - 19 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 79 - 80, PTE: 55 & Above, Duolingo: 105 & Above, GRE, GMAT
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Q:   How much is the Illinois State University tuition fee for international students?
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The university offers over 165 undergraduates, more than 90 graduates, and around 10 doctoral programs in various specializations. Some of the popular specializations are Computer Science; Chemistry; Business Education; Biological Sciences; Information Systems; Business Administration; Psychology; Economics and more. The Illinois State University tuition fees range between INR 20L and INR 38L for UG, INR 12L, and INR 25L for PG. International students can check Illinois State University tuition fees for the popular programs from the below table:

Programs

First-year Tuition fees

MS (18 months-3 years)

INR 12 L - 20 L

BBA BTech (4 years)

INR 20 L - 23 L

PG Certificate (9 months-1 year)

INR 6 L - 25 L

MBA/PGDM (18-24 months)

INR 14 L - 17 L

B Sc (4 years)

INR 20 L - 23 L

PG8 (18 months-2 years)

INR 12 L - 25 L

MIM (18-24 months)

INR 14 L - 16 L

BA ( 4 years)

INR 20 L - 23 L

BBA (4 years)

INR 23 L

Q:   What is the application process for Illinois State University from India?
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International students can apply in undergraduate and postgradaute programs in fall, summer and spring semester. Students must fulfill the eleigibility to take the Illinois State University admissions. Below is the application process for Illinois State University:

For Undergraduate courses: 

Step 1:  Students can apply through the common application portal. 

Step 2: Go to the website and select the course the students are interested in.

Step 3: Make sure they meet the Entry requirements (Such as Academic qualifications, English proficiency, etc.)

 Step 4: Once they decide on the course, submit documents such as SOP, Transcripts and personal statements.  

 Step 5: Students can track the application's progress through the common portal. 

Step 6: After students apply, they will get an automated email from the Common app that they have received your application. 

For Postgraduate Courses

Step 1: Select the postgraduate programme students are interested in from the Illinois State University website.

Step 2: Ensure they meet the entry requirements for the chosen program, as these vary depending on the course.

Step 3: Complete the online application providing your personal information.

Step 4: Upload the required documents, such as academic transcripts, proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS), experience in your field and references.

Step 5: After applying, they will get an automated email from the university that they have received your application.

 Step 6: If their application is successful, students will receive an offer from Illinois State University. 

Q:   What is the application deadline for Illinois State University?
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Illinois State University accepts applications during the Summer, Fall, and Spring intakes for international students. Some of the important application dates at the university are given in the table below:

Spring Semester EventAdmission Deadline
Final document deadline for enrollmentJan 4, 2025
Q:   What are the Illinois State University admission requirements?
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International applicants who want to apply at Illinois State University are required to submit the documents mentioned on the official website. Some of the requirements at the university are mentioned below :

  • Unofficial and Official Academic Reports 
  • Academic Transcripts from all schools and institutions attended 
  • English Language Test scores
  • GRE/GMAT scores 
  • 55% average percentage in UG 
  • Additional supporting documents 

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Illinois State University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   What is the cost of living in USA for International students?
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On average, a student spends approximately INR 93,000 in a month to fulfil living costs in USA. The cost of living in USA is 224.3% higher than the cost of living in India also the rent in USA is 769.9% higher than in India. Thus, it is natural that the cost of living in the USA is very high for an Indian student. The table given below specifies the estimated student cost of living in the USA that is based on different expenses.

Expenses in USA

Average Yearly / Monthly cost

Books and study material

USD 900 - 2,000 per year

Travel

USD 300 - 700 per year

Accommodation

USD 9,800 - 11,100 per year

Electricity

USD 100 - 150 per month

Food

On campus: USD 250 per month

Off-campus: USD 400 - 600 per month

Phone subscription

USD 50 per month

Home Internet

USD 45 - 50 per month

Health Insurance

USD 700 - 1,100 per year

Clothes

USD 500 per year

Water, Trash and Sewer

USD 50 - USD 75 per month

Note: These amounts will differ from state to state within the US. On average, the cost of Indian food in the USA is around USD 350 - USD 400 for one person. 

Q:   What is Illinois State University application fee?
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New students are required to submit a non-refundable application fee or documentation for an application fee waiver. The application will not be processed until the application fee or fee waiver verification is received. This fee or waiver must be received by the supporting document deadline. Due to the Declaration of Finances required, International applicants are not eligible for an application fee waiver.

  • Undergraduate students must submit a nonrefundable $55 application fee. 

Graduate Application Fees

  • Athletic Training (ATCAS) - $93; $55 for each subsequent application
  • BusinessCAS (Any College of Business graduate program) - $83
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDCAS) - $137; $55 for each subsequent application
  • GradCAS (all other graduate programs) - $63
  • Visiting graduate students - $55
Q:   What is Illinois State University ranked in QS World?
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Some of the recent QS World Rankings of Illinois State University are given in the table below-

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As per data curated from the web, the average salary of Illinois State University graduates is listed below-

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Salary (ROI)

PG

USD 72,000

UG

USD 70,000

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