Illinois State University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Prospective students can review Illinois State University’s scholarship opportunities, including those available to transfer students, at IllinoisState.edu/Scholarships.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Prospective students can review Illinois State University’s cost of attendance tables at IllinoisState.edu/FinancialAid.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Yes
• Transfer Applications Received:
  3,500
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  3,100
• Percentage Accepted:
  88%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  1,700
• Transfer Agreements:
  Yes
• View Agreements:
  https://registrar.illinoisstate.edu/transfer/articulation-agreements/

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  All programs at ISU have specific admission requirements. Visit IllinoisState.edu/Transfer for details. The middle 50% GPA range for admitted students is 2.92–3.7.
• Official Transcripts:
  Applicants must submit official transcripts from every college they have attended. If they have completed fewer than 24 credit hours, their high school transcript will also be reviewed.
• SAT Scores:
  Students with fewer than 24 transferable credit hours may also choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, though doing so is optional.
• Essay:
  Students may submit an academic personal statement as part of their admission application; this is optional.
• Application Fee:
  $55
• Associates Degree Required:
  No
• Apply Here:
  IllinoisState.edu/Apply

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Illinois State awards transfer credit for courses completed with a grade of D or higher. However, some departments and schools require a grade of C or higher for courses that apply to major requirements.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  A maximum of 70 semester hours from a two-year institution and 90 semester hours from a four-year institution may be accepted. To earn a bachelor’s degree, students must complete at least 30 credit hours at Illinois State.

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