Illinois State University

American State University has been teaching students since 1857. It is one of 100 top universities in the United States and gives graduates a strong start, allowing them to build a successful career in prestigious companies.

The state's first public university, ISU, annually trains more than 20,000 students from 69 countries.

High quality of education, cooperation with reputable local and global employers,
the presence of accreditations from leading professional associations - these and many other advantages attract applicants and their parents.

1. High retention rates for students. The university in the United States has one of the country's highest retention rates, at 84.2%. The rate of graduation and timely completion of an academic degree also exceeds the average figures, reaching 68.1%.
2. Optimal ratio of students to teachers. The university is extremely popular among applicants. With more than 20,000 students, it is mandatory to maintain small study groups. A rational student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1 allows you to achieve the desired result.
3. Respect for differences in social groups. The University of Illinois provides educational opportunities for students regardless of their financial situation, race, religion, health status or other characteristics. Thus, about 27% of university students belong to underrepresented social groups.
4. Repayment of educational loans. University graduates are successfully employed in high-paying positions. The best evidence of this is the very low rate of default on training loans. This figure on average across the country is 9.7%, while among ISU graduates it is 4.4%.
5. Good location. Normal is ranked among the top 40 university cities in the United States by standard of living and in the top 10 by leisure and hobby opportunities.
6. Active citizenship. The university in the United States is recognized as a School of Public Service and a campus that provides voter support. This indicates the popularization of civic activity among students, which is one of the main values of the university.

Normal is a small cozy town located in the center of Illinois. Despite its compactness, it offers its residents all the possibilities of a large metropolis:

• Well-kept area.
• Offices of large employing companies.
• Many shopping centers and entertainment venues.

Chicago is a few hours away from Normal. Thanks to this, students have the opportunity to go on weekend trips and have fun spending their leisure time in a vibrant, eventful city.

Illinois State University ranks 171st in the top 200 American universities. In the list of state higher educational institutions it took 89th place.

Previously, the university demonstrated the following results:

• 2017 - #11 Risk Management and Insurance (US). News & World Report), #9 Best Value US. Colleges for International Students (USA Today).
• 2018 - #159 National Universities (US). News and World Report, #83 Top Public Schools (US). News & World Report).

The training is based on six colleges, the main areas of which are

1. Applied sciences and technologies (specialties - agriculture, criminal justice, information technology, military sciences, kinesiology and others).
2. Arts and sciences (specialties - biology, chemistry, communication sciences, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, politics, psychology and others).
3. Entrepreneurial activity (specialties - accounting, financial insurance and law, management, marketing, business administration).
4. Education (specialties - management and organization of education, special education, teaching and learning, etc.).
5. Fine arts (specialties - music, theater and dance, creative technologies and others).
6. Nursing.

85% of classes are taught not by graduate students, but by professors. 97% of professors teaching at a university in the United States have the highest degree in their field.

During their studies, students can stay in both rented apartments and university residences. The university offers students seven complexes with all amenities, located in close proximity to the campus. Available to them:

• Comfortable rooms for one or two people.
• Equipped shared kitchen with stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave.
• General laundry.

The campus infrastructure additionally includes its own parking lot, dining room, sports center, fitness room, theater, and play area.

In their free time from school, students are involved in the work of interest clubs and sports sections. On the university premises the following function:

• Club of Agro-Culture of the Future.
• Anime Club.
• Chess club.
• Student orchestra.
• Golf club.
• Spanish, Japanese Language Club.
• Photographers Club.
• Religious communities.

Basic information regarding the deadlines for submitting documents for applicants and students, university closing dates, official holidays and holidays, and the start of the new academic year can be found in the Academic Calendar on the official website of the university.