Normal, IL · Public university · Suburb (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $15,170 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $27,011 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,602 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $830 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $32,151 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $19,966 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $12,185 less than the sticker price — about 38% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Track & Field (132), Football (128), Baseball (38), Basketball (15), Tennis (9), Golf (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Track & Field (118), Soccer (33), Swimming & Diving (28), Gymnastics (23), Softball (20), Volleyball (20), Basketball (14), Golf (9), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | MVC |
| Head softball coach | Tina Kramos |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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