
Illinois State University shows a strong overall acceptance rate trend, achieving 89% for the application year 2023, up from 86.2% in 2022 and 91.6% in 2021. The university admitted 18,589 students out of 20,884 applicants in 2023, which continues to reflect a robust interest in the institution. Notably, acceptance rates have fluctuated significantly since 2016, when it was only 50.9%. The data indicates a general rise in acceptance rates over the last few years, signifying increased accessibility for prospective students.