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State Colleges

EIU

Illinois State Schools

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12 Public Universities in Illinois

Chicago State University, Chicago (CSU) Eastern Illinois University, Charleston (EIU) Governor’s State University, University

Park (GSU) Illinois State University, Normal (ISU) Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago

(NEIU) Northern Illinois University, DeKalb (NIU)

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC)

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville (SIUE)

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

(UIUC) Western Illinois University, Macomb (WIU)

State School Size--UndergradsState School Size--Undergrads

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*Many schools have other fees—Ex. UIUC has fees for many of their specific college majors (All College of Business programs--$1,264extra, etc…)

Important NotesImportant Notes SENIOR YEAR COUNTS!SENIOR YEAR COUNTS! Encourage your

student to take strong core classes all year! Application Fees

EIU $30 ISU $40 SIUC $30 SIUE $30 UIC $50 UIS $50 UIUC $50 WIU $30 NIU $40

Enrollment Management Holding to guidelines/priority filing dates Response Date—several weeks for any notification. BE PATIENT!

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Most of the state universities use a formula based on class rank and test scores for determining admission.

If you have lower test scores you will need a good rank/GPA.

If you have high test scores you can sometimes have a lower rank/GPA.

ADMISSION INFORMATIONADMISSION INFORMATION

Governors State University2014 will mark the first freshman class at Governors State. Students will have 3 tracks they can participate in and will be part of a cohort. They will not be able to change majors

Standards for admissions will be released January 2013

Bachelor’s Degrees in Business, Education, Criminal Justice

Extensive Masters and Doctorate programs

Chicago State University

Highlights 15:1 Student to

faculty ratio Pharmacy school

graduate their first class in 2012

Popular majors include: Education, Business, Nursing

Requirements: 16 ACT 2.75 GPA

Northeastern Illinois University

Highlights: According to U.S. News

and World Report, NEIU is the most ethnically diverse university in the Midwest

Top Majors include:

Education, Accounting, Biology,

Computer Science

Admission Requirements:

19 ACT

Top 50% of Class

Does not require 2 years of Foreign Language, but requires either 2 years of Fine Arts or 1 year of Vocation Education

Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL (222 Miles Away)

GPA: 2.6 – 3.4 ACT: 18 - 23 HSPR: N/A

Alternative Admission: Applicants that fall below

the middle 50% range need to submit: Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation

from Counselor Need to apply through the

Academic Services Program before Dec. 1st

Highlights: Home of the only Urban Forestry & Sports Production Majors in IL5-yr. Bachelor/Master Degree ProgramsPre-Pharmacy major articulation w/UIC

Reserves 5 spots for WIU grads

Western Commitment Scholarship Award Freshman with a 4-yr.

guaranteed scholarship based on ACT & GPA

Top Majors/Programs: Law EnforcementBroadcasting & Sports BroadcastingMeteorology Construction Management

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (268 Miles Away)

Highlights: Newly Division 1 Athletics as a

member of Ohio Valley Conference

The Daily Beast, ranks SIUE in the nation among its Top 50 Safest Colleges

URCA Program (Undergrad Research & Creative Activities) Allows all students to gain

experience in the lab, field or studio with a real world setting

Close proximity to downtown St. Louis

New Undergrad Minors: Native-American Studies Forensic Sciences Pre- Law

GPA: N/A ACT: 20 - 25 HSPR: 47 – 84% Incoming Freshman will be considered

with a Act: 18 & GPA: 2.5/4.0

Popular Majors:NursingPre-PharmacyBusiness AdministrationBiological SciencesPsychology

Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL (200 miles away)

FUN Facts: New Fine Arts Center Textbook Rental saves

students $300- $600 per year

New Commitment to Excellence Scholarships

Tiers 1-3 based on ACT/GPA Awards: $1,500 - $3,500 per

year for keeping grades up

GATEWAY Alternative Admission

ACT: 15-17 GPA: 2.0-2.5 / 4.0

GPA: 3.0 ACT: 21 HSRP: Top 40% Foreign Lang. not required but

student with 2 years of the same language & a C avg. will be considered to have met EIU’s lang. grad requirement

Application Requirements: Personal Statement Academic Letters of

Recommendation (in some cases)

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (346 miles away)

Highlights: Legacy Tuition Rate- students with

SIUC parent alumni will receive a 20% discount on tuition

Summer Bridge Program ACHIEVE Program for students with

Learning Disabilities including extra financial help and individual support

Student to Faculty Ratio is 15:1and 80% of classes have less than 30 students

Added Specializations effective Summer 2013 Journalism - Sports Media Radio-TV - Electronic Sports Media &

Digital Media Arts & Animation

GPA: 2.85 - 3.47 ACT: 21 - 25 HSPR: 50 – 78% Students with a ACT of 23 or

above or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above in core courses will be automatically admitted

Entry into specific academic programs is by individual review

University of Illinois, Springfield(194 miles away)

Highlights: “Scholarship on Hold”

Program Admitted Freshman who are

awarded a scholarship but choose to attend a community college for their 1st 2 yrs.

As a transfer back to UIS, the student will receive their scholarship if maintained a 3.0

NCAA DII Athletics Student to Faculty Ratio-

14:1 New Major:

Environmental Studies New Minors:

Marketing Spanish Pre-Med

GPA: 2.9 – 3.8 ACT: 20 - 25 HSPR: 55 – 86%Admission Requirements: Personal & Academic

Statements Honors programs: requires 2

yrs. of Foreign Language

Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL (42 miles away)

FUN Facts: Help students find jobs &

internships after college New Residence Hall opening in

2012 (with Honors Housing) New Outdoor Recreational

Complex New Music/ Art Building coming in

2013 University Scholars: Full Tuition,

Fees, Room & Board ACT: 33 & GPA: 3.75

Popular Programs: Business Music Speech Communication Psychology Nursing

GPA: 2.85 – 3.47 ACT: 20 - 25 HSPR: 50 – 78% If students are deficient in

any requirement areas- they still may be eligible for admittance Application Requirements:

2 years of Foreign Lang., Fine Arts, OR Vocational Education

Illinois State UniversityBloomington, IL (123 miles away)

GPA: 3.13 - 3.8 ACT: 22 - 26 HSPR: N/A Requires 2 years of Foreign

Lang. OR 2 years of Fine Arts Early Admission Deadline:

Nov. 15th

Application Requirements: Rigor of high school courses

completed Grade trends Academic Personal Statement

(OPTIONAL- but strongly encouraged when falling on the lower end of GPA/ ACT)

FUN Facts:Founded as a Teacher CollegeApply Early to Nursing & Elementary Ed. Programs – very popular and fill up fast!!Popular Majors:

Athletic Training Early Childhood Education Exercise Science Graphic Communications Renewable Energy Speech Pathology

Highlights: 1/3 of IL Pharmacists is a graduate

of the UIC College of Pharmacy College of Nursing ranked among

the Top 10 nationally One of the most diverse campuses

in the nation Home to Chicago’s largest

undergrad engineering programs Includes unique co-ops &

internships with businesses such as Microsoft, Caterpillar & Motorola

GPA: 2.8 – 3.5 ACT: 21 - 27 HSPR: 68 – 89% Admission Requirements:

Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation

(optional) Honors College- higher

requirements depending on major

GPPA Admitted to undergrad programs

with guarentee of admission to their choice of professional programs

ACT: 28 & Class Rank: Top 15%

Application on Common App With Additional Supplements

University of Illinois-Chicago

Top Colleges:EducationEngineeringMedicineBusiness

University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign (153 miles)

Self-Reporting:GPA: College SpecificACT: 26 – 31 (avg. 28.4)HSPR: 83 – 96% (54% in top 10%)

Admission Requirements:EssaysSome curricula have additional admission requirements (Audition, Portfolio, Interview)Apply before NOVEMBER 1 (Priority Deadline)4 years in all academic areas are recommended (including foreign lang.)

Highlights:3rd most recruited undergrads in the nation#1 in Big10 for starting/mid-career salaries Freshman can now apply for Social WorkEngineering- new program to apply:

First Year Engineering: Undeclared

Includes 9 Colleges Agricultural, Consumer &

Environmental Sciences Applied Health Sciences Business Media General Studies Education Engineering Fine & Applied Arts Liberal Acts and Sciences

Each college has different admission criteria

2 yrs. of a foreign language is required

College Selectivityat UIUC

Wheaton North StudentsAcceptance Standards to U of I

Midwest State Schools:University of Iowa

Application Requirements: Choose a College to apply

to: College of Liberal Arts and

Sciences College of Engineering

Students accepted by a formula called the Regent Admission Index score: www.uiowa.edu/admissions

2 yrs. of Foreign Lang. $40 Application FeeTop Majors: Business Management Marketing

GPA: 3.61 avg. ACT: 23 – 28 (avg. 25)

Additional Info:Cost: $36,035

Includes Tuition, Room & Board & Fees

Size: 21,176 Undergrad

Other Midwest State Schools

Cost: $37,288Size: 30,836 approx.

Admission (2010): Middle 50% Range Top ¼ in senior class 3.3-3.9 GPA on a 4.0

23-29 ACT (writing portion is required)

Other Midwest State Schools Indiana University

Cost: $34,958-$37,561Size: 32,490Admission (2010): 95% in Top ½ of class GPA 3.3-3.9 (4.0 scale) ACT Ave.= 25-29 (writing is required)*18-19 year long core courses highly recommended (4-5 each yr.)

Stats of Class 2012IL School # of

Applicants#

AdmittedStudents Enrolled

University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign

76 58 22

University of IL - Chicago

20 11 6

University of IL - Springfield

2 1 1

Eastern Illinois University

7 7 1

Illinois State University 45 35 11

Northern Illinois University

40 30 8

Southern at Carbondale

25 24 5

Southern at Edwardsville

16 12 7

Western Illinois University

13 11 5

Purdue University 29 24 4

University of Iowa 40 35 3

Indiana University 40 39 9

Mizzou 31 21 2

Last Years Grad Class: 508 Students63% Attended a 4 – year school

Pathways to Engineering Program

C.O.D. also has a partnership with the University of Illinois and their College of Engineering

Program guarantees admission to U of I’s College of Engineering if students complete the Pathway Program

Completion of the program requires students to take a set of required courses and maintain a 3.3 GPA in those courses. Students also must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 at C.O.D.

Admission into the program is very competitive

College of DuPage 3+1 Program C.O.D. has several 3+1 Programs Governors State offers a degree program

in Nursing Program requires students to take 3

years of classes at C.O.D. and then the 4th year is taught by the Governors State Faculty on C.O.D.’s Campus

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