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Illinois State University

A Quality Education

Our programs give you the resources you need to take on whatever field you choose.

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Why We're Here

Everything we do is rooted in learning. It’s our oldest tradition and even our motto. That’s why 85 percent of classes in over 200+ degree options are taught by professors.

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Your burning questions about Redbird Esports, answered

Online sponsorship offered for this year’s Holiday Helper program

A decade of challenging negative stereotypes with The Body Project

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Events

Nov18Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC): Building Solidarity Across Movements

Nov19Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC): Building Solidarity Across Movements

Nov19ROTC, Veterans and Military Connected Students Networking Dinner

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First-Choice Institution

Illinois State welcomed it's largest freshman class in 33 years and largest-ever incoming class of Honors students. We enroll more than 20,000 students, while maintaining academic quality and small class sizes.

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Our Campus

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Something for Everyone

You don't have to look far for a student organization perfect for you.

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See For Yourself

You’ll find big things on our compact, walkable campus, including our beautiful Quad

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Welcome Home

Campus is only a small part of a vibrant community.

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Our beautiful quad serves as the soul of campus.

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A Rich History

For over 150 years, numerous traditions have shaped our past and continue to shape our future.

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Student Life

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Celebrating Everyone

Redbirds come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. With strong networks and resources multicultural and LGBTQ+ students can flourish academically and socially. Find your campus community.

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Discover Opportunities

Lifelong friends and lasting memories await with one of our many student organizations. Start your Redbird Life.

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Be the Solution

Make community service part of your everyday life. Lead the way in community engagement and service learning.