Illinois State University

Normal, IL

Illinois State says, "General Education provides students with a broad, common foundation of study upon which to build an undergraduate education. The program develops students' capacity to communicate their ability to critically think and solve problems, to comprehend and contribute to diverse and global perspectives, to be a steward of life-long learning, and to advance public opportunity." [Source]

  • Website:http://www.ilstu.edu/
  • Graduation Rate:69%
  • Tuition & Fees (In State):$11,077 annually
  • Tuition & Fees (Out of State):$17,617 annually

General Education Requirements

  • 1. Composition

    YES

  • 2. Literature

    NO

  • 3. Foreign Language

    YES

  • 4. U.S. Government or History

    NO

    See Note

    No credit given for U.S. Government or History because the United States Traditions requirement may be fulfilled with narrow courses.

  • 5. Economics

    NO

  • 6. Mathematics

    YES

  • 7. Science

    YES

B

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