Hey everyone, I'm thinking about applying to Illinois State University. What are the main requirements for admission, like average GPA and test scores? Are there any additional application components to be aware of?
Hello! Illinois State University admissions primarily focus on your high school GPA, along with your coursework rigor, and an optional personal statement. As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, Illinois State University is test-optional, which means you can choose whether or not to submit your SAT or ACT scores as part of your application. If you decide to submit test scores, there's no strict cutoff, but the middle 50% range for admitted students' SAT scores is around 1030 to 1220 and ACT scores is around 22 to 27. Nonetheless, if you have a strong GPA and course rigor, not submitting test scores won't hurt your chances.
The average high school GPA of admitted students is around 3.6 on an unweighted 4.0 scale, the middle 50% for weighted GPAs is 3.3-4.02. Keep in mind that this is just an average, so students with GPAs higher or lower may still be admitted depending on other factors. Additionally, the university will check your class rigor, so taking challenging courses like AP, IB or Honors classes is a plus.
As for other application components, you'll need to submit your high school transcript, there will be an optional personal statement (prompt will be provided), and a list of your extracurricular involvement.
In summary, to apply to Illinois State University, focus on maintaining a solid GPA, taking rigorous courses, writing a strong personal statement, and showcasing your extracurricular involvement. Good luck with your application!
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