Prospective Employee
Featured Links
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university that emphasizes undergraduate study. Over 21,500 students have a full range of study options in business, liberal arts, science, fine arts, education, applied science, technology, engineering, nursing, and pre-professional fields. The Central Illinois community of Normal-Bloomington, home of Illinois State University, has a population of over 170,000
The University endeavors to provide opportunities for all students, staff and faculty to participate in a global society. Our strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, establishes goals and concrete actions designed to ensure that all members of the University community can succeed and thrive on campus and beyond.
To learn more about Illinois State, our values and our accomplishments, explore our Traditions page and Strategic Plan..