Illinois State University continues to rank in the top 100 for “Best Value Schools” and “Best Online Bachelor's Programs” in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges rankings. Illinois State University ranks among the top public universities and top national universities in the United States in many categories based on academic programs and other criteria.
High rankings in “Best Value Schools” and “Best Online Bachelor's Programs” attest to the university's quality education and affordable fees.
“US News believes the most value lies in above-average colleges academically, so only schools ranked within the top half in each category are included,” the US News website states.
Here is the complete list of U.S. news categories and their corresponding rankings for Illinois:
Best Value Schools (65th) Online Bachelor's Programs (32nd) Top Public Schools (112th) National Universities (209th) Best Colleges for Veterans (147th) Top Performers in Social Mobility (198th) Undergraduate Nursing Programs (112th)
The full rankings and methodology are available online.