What division is Illinois State?

Illinois State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MVFC.

What GPA do you need for Illinois State?

The average GPA at Illinois State is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Illinois State?

Illinois State has an enrollment of approximately 19,057 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Illinois State?

Illinois State has an acceptance rate of 88%.

How do I get recruited to play at Illinois State?

To get recruited at Illinois State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Illinois State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Illinois State

Normal, ILFCSMVFC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

19,057

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

88%

Acceptance

65%

Graduation

81%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Illinois State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MVFC, located in Normal, IL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Illinois State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

65%

Acceptance

88%

Student:Faculty

19:1

Avg SAT

1,127

Retention

81%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$50,599

Coaching Staff45 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Illinois State Athletics

Illinois State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Normal, IL, competing in the MVFC. With an enrollment of 19,057 students, Illinois State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Illinois State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Illinois State is 3.4. The school maintains a 65% graduation rate.

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