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#259 in USA

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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 hard is it to get into Illinois State University?
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According to various sources, Illinois State University acceptance rate is 88% which makes it less selective for international student admissions. Some general requirements to receive admission at university are mentioned below-

  • ACT or SAT scores 
  • Overall student's GPA 
  • LOR 
  • High School Class Rank 
  • Additional Academic Factors 
Q:   Is Illinois State a good university?
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Illinois State University is one of the most prominent universities for higher education in the USA for international students. ISU offers programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. Shiksha Popularity Ranking ranks Illinois State University at #886 in world and #259 in USA.

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

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Illinois State University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How much does it cost to study at Illinois State University for Indian students?
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 Illinois State University is one of the most prominent universities in the USA. Illinois State University tuition cost can vary from one programme to another. Illinois State University annual tuition fee for Indian students are listed below-

Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 22.36 L - 42.28 L
PG
INR 6.99 L - 31.34 L
Q:   Is it expensive to study at Illinois State University for Indian students?
A: 

Illinois State University offers programs at both UG and PG levels for its Indian students. ISU annual UG tuition fee for Indian students is around INR 22.36 L - 42.28 L and for PG; it ranges from INR 6.99 L - 31.34 L. Illinois State University top programs tuition cost for Indian students are listed below-

CourseTuition
MS
INR 10.14 L - 27.65 L
MBA/PGDM
INR 15.6 L - 19.36 L
M.A.
INR 13.31 L - 27.88 L
PG Certificate
INR 6.99 L - 27.96 L
Q:   What is the ranking of Illinois State University in the world?
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Illinois State University is one of the finest universities in the USA. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Illinois State University is ranks at #886 in World and #259 in USA. Illinois State University is ranked by top ranking bodies all over the world that are listed below-

Ranking Authorities

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Shiksha Popularity Rankings

886 in world and #259 in USA

QS Rankings 2026

#1401+ in QS World University Rankings

US News and World Report 2026

#222 in National Universities

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

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Yes, Illinois State University offer a wide range of scholarships for its international students at UG and PG levels. International students must meet all the eligibility requirements for scholarship at ISU. No separate application is required for scholarship at Illinois State University. Some popul

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Illinois State University degree programs attracts students from all over the world. ISU offers around 165 UG majors, 90+ PG degrees, and 10 doctoral programs for its international students

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Illinois State University is a public research university based in USA. ISU offers popular programs such as BA, Marketing, Finance, etc. Illinois State University students body features 1,000+ international students from all over the world. According to Shiksha Popularity Ranking, Illinois State Uni

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Illinois State University graduates are in high demand all over the world. Illinois State University graduates are highly skilled in the following-

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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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