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Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

The BS Computer Science — General at Illinois State's Normal campus develops programming, computing theory, systems and software design.

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The BS Computer Science — General at Illinois State's Normal campus develops programming, computing theory, systems and software design. It is a different route from the university's graduate computing programmes.

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  • Provide secondary-school records and completion evidence for first-year review, plus translations where required.
  • Academic preparation, grade record and programme capacity are assessed; direct admission must satisfy university and departmental requirements.

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Language requirements

  • Direct-entry options include IELTS 6.5 overall, Duolingo 110 or PTE Academic 55.
  • Scores must normally be within two years of the application, with official verification after admission.

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  • The international first-year calendar includes fall in August, spring in January and summer in May/June.
  • Confirm Computer Science availability before selecting a non-fall start.

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Application deadlines

  • International application/document dates are July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring and April 1 for summer.
  • Priority consideration ends May 1 for fall and October 15 for spring; final enrolment documents have separate later dates.

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International tuition

  • For 2026/27 new entrants, nonresident Computer Science differential tuition is US$971.29 per credit plus US$119.21 mandatory fees per credit: US$1,090.50 combined.
  • Health insurance, housing, meals and other charges are separate.
  • This programme-specific rate is higher than general undergraduate tuition.

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Scholarships & funding

  • International undergraduates with GPA 3.0 or higher are automatically considered for an admission scholarship valued up to US$5,000 and renewable for up to four years.
  • English eligibility and renewal conditions apply; it cannot combine with full-tuition awards or waivers.

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What can international students study at Illinois State University?

Selected programme options include BS Computer Science — General, Normal campus. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Illinois State University?

Provide secondary-school records and completion evidence for first-year review, plus translations where required. Academic preparation, grade record and programme capacity are assessed; direct admission must satisfy university and departmental requirements. Direct-entry options include IELTS 6.5 overall, Duolingo 110 or PTE Academic 55. Scores must normally be within two years of the application, with official verification after admission.

How much are international tuition fees at Illinois State University?

For 2026/27 new entrants, nonresident Computer Science differential tuition is US$971.29 per credit plus US$119.21 mandatory fees per credit: US$1,090.50 combined. Health insurance, housing, meals and other charges are separate. This programme-specific rate is higher than general undergraduate tuition. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Illinois State University?

International application/document dates are July 1 for fall, December 1 for spring and April 1 for summer. Priority consideration ends May 1 for fall and October 15 for spring; final enrolment documents have separate later dates. The international first-year calendar includes fall in August, spring in January and summer in May/June. Confirm Computer Science availability before selecting a non-fall start. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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