| Tuition and fees* | $11,182 |
| Room and meal plan (multiple occupancy, 5-day unlimited meal plan) | $8,473 |
| Total institutional expenses | $19,655 |
| Estimated additional personal expenses: | |
| Books and supplies | $1,132 |
| Miscellaneous** | $3,580 |
| Estimated cost of attendance (in-state) | $24,367 |
** The miscellaneous category represents the average amount students spend during an academic year on incidentals such as transportation, clothing, personal items, and recreation. It is included only to remind students to budget for those items, and is not an expense payable to Illinois State.
All expenses are estimates, based on a courseload of 30 hours. Actual tuition and fees may vary.
An $8,000 renewable award for academically talented new beginning freshman students. Recent Presidential Scholars have had an average ACT score in the lower 30’s and an average cumulative GPA of 4.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
A $5,000 renewable award for studentswho are from traditionally underrepresented groups or first generation college students who have overcome hardship in achieving their academic goals. Recent University Scholars have had an average ACT score of 26 and an average cumulative GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.
Submit your application for admission and supporting documents (high school transcript, ACT scores, etc) during the preferred filing period of September 1 – November 15. Students who qualify to compete for these scholarships will be identified by review of this documentation and will be notified by mail and phone by late December. At that time, qualified students will be advised of the scholarship selection process which will require submission of additional documentation by January 8, 2010. An on-campus interview in February is also required as part of the selection process.
Additional scholarship information can be found by visiting the Scholarship Resource Office or contacting them by phone at (309) 438-2740. This office can assist you in seeking out a variety of private scholarship opportunities and provide tips for conducting a scholarship search.
