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$16,144
per year
In-State Tuition
86%
Acceptance Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
Illinois State University is known for its top-ranked education program, business, nursing, health sciences, and the Mennonite College of Nursing.
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5 exams
15 credits
$8,072 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$12,915 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$22,602 saved
18 of 31 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $35,517potential savings
Technology & Computer Science
Law & Criminal Justice
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Business & Finance
Trades & Skilled Labor
Real Estate & Construction
Arts & Communications
Agriculture & Environment
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
10
Sports
5
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Gymnastics
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,568
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$62,117
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,482
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Illinois State University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $538 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $8,072
8 exams
24 credits
Save $12,915
14 exams
42 credits
Save $22,602
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$8,072 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$12,915 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$22,602 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 56 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 55 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Normal, Illinois
McLean County
Control
Public
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