Another new experience is having a roommate. I didn’t have that back home, but it’s great. We get along well and it’s a good opportunity to meet lots of people from different places; not just America but all over the world.
-Rebecca Drake-Brockman, United Kingdom
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The international community at Illinois State is diverse and growing. The atmosphere at Illinois State immerses international students and visiting scholars in American culture. If you're looking for a traditional American university experience, you're sure to find it at Illinois State.
Students from around the world are choosing to study at Illinois State in greater numbers than ever before.
| 2001 | 2008 | Percent growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking students | 383 | 434 | 13% |
| Undergraduate | 122 | 139 | 14% |
| Graduate | 261 | 295 | 13% |
| Non-degree students | 247 | 398 | 61% |
| International scholars | 100 | 125 | 25% |
| All internationals | 730 | 957 | 31% |
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Barbados
Belgium
Bermuda
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Denmark
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
France
Germany Fed. Rep.
Ghana
Hong Kong
India
Iran
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Malaysia
Mexico
Montenegro
Mozambique
Nepal
Netherlands
Nigeria
Pakistan
Philippines
Portugal
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Turkey
Uganda
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Zimbabwe
View the University's general student profiles for freshmen and transfer students.
