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All your resources to seamlessly complete your degree.

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Quick Facts

  • Commitment to supporting transfer students

    One of only 10 schools in the U.S. to be recognized every year of the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll's existence.

  • 89% transfer retention rate

    When students transfer to Illinois State, they love it here. 89% of transfers stick around.

  • 1 in 3

    You're in good company! A third of the students on campus transferred here from another school.

How to Apply

Whether you started at a community college or another four-year school, you’ll find our resources allow you to transition seamlessly and complete your degree in any one of 165+ majors offered. That’s why we’re a leading destination for transfer students in Illinois.

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Financial Aid and Costs

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Tuition and Costs

View an estimated cost of attendance

Cost of Attendance

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Transfer Student Scholarship

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

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Other Illinois State Scholarships

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Legacy Scholarship

Housing

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University Housing and Meal Plans

If you are transferring within two years of high school graduation, you must live on campus. Complete your housing contract as early as possible for an opportunity to select your room and roommate.

Places to Live

Housing Specifics >

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Living Off-Campus

The Off-Campus Housing Database, offered by the Dean of Students Office, allows you to search for vacant listings managed by private landlords and management companies, as well as roommates.

Off-Campus Housing Database

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Our transfer team is here to help you make a smooth transition to Illinois State.

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