Content loading
ISU Scholarships Hero Image

Tuition and scholarships

Estimated annual tuition for undergraduate programs

Undergraduate programs

Direct Entry and Pathway

$28,210

Estimated annual tuition for graduate programs

Graduate programs

Direct Entry and Pathway

$18,470 - $24,627

Prices shown are from the 2024-2025 academic year and are subject to change.

For previous years' pricing information, please see the following resources.

Illinois State University costs

Proof of Funding

Affidavit of Support

What types of scholarship are available?

Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship

Illinois State University scholarships

Maximum value

$4,000

Eligibility

- $1,000 per year with 3.0 GPA

- Renewable annually for four years or through the length of the student's original study plan, if student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA

- Minimum 3.0 GPA for $1,000 per year

- Tuition payable first year: $27,000ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

Undergraduate International Admissions Scholarship

Illinois State University scholarships

Maximum value

$8,000

Eligibility

- $2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA

- Renewable annually for four years or through the length of the student's original study plan, if student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA

- Minimum 3.0 GPA for $1,000 per year

- Minimum 3.5 GPA for $2,000 per year

- Tuition payable first year: $26,000ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

Graduate International Admissions Scholarship

Illinois State scholarships

Maximum value

$2,000

Eligibility

- $2,000 per year with 3.5 GPA

- Students must have achieved the cumulative admission GPA indicated

- Students with graduate assistantships are not eligible

- Renewable annually through the length of the student’s original study plan, if the student maintains a cumulative 2.75 GPA

- Tuition payable first year: $16,000-$22,000ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

Jesse W Fell Scholarship

Illinois State scholarships

Maximum value

$48,000

Eligibility

$12,000 per year

- Apply for admission by November 1 for the following academic year

- Scholarship application is due December 15

- Direct Undergraduate Freshman

- Eligible for the Honors Program

- Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale

- Scholarship awarded through highly competitive application and interview process

- Renewable up to four years if student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA

- Tuition payable first year: $15,000ˆ

ˆThese are estimated tuition payments assuming a student receives the maximum scholarship value listed for this program.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship

Other scholarships†

Maximum value

$1,000

Eligibility

- Apply for admission by November 15 for the following academic year

- Direct Entry Freshmen who complete the IB Diploma Program or IB Career-Related Certificate Program

- Submit eligibility form online

- Academic credentials must be verified no later than July 15

- Awarded as funds are available

- One-time award

†Can be combined with international admissions scholarships

How much money is on offer?

The amount of money available through scholarships can vary. Remember that a scholarship will only cover some of your tuition fees. You will still have to fund your remaining tuition fees and your accommodation, insurance, visa and other living costs in full. For more information, see our fees and finance page.

Apply and take your first step towards a scholarship