Illinois State University

Illinois State University was founded in 1857 and is the oldest public university in Illinois. With a total enrollment of 21,039 students, Illinois State is among the nation's top leaders in graduation rates and ranks as one of U.S. News & World Report's 2017 Top 100 Public Universities, based on academic quality and excellence. Conveniently located in Normal, Illinois, the University is situated at the intersection of three major interstate highways, as well as along the Chicago-St.