Illinois State University remains dedicated to delivering an individualized education experience with small class sizes and personalized attention, bringing students quality learning at an affordable price. #83 Top Public Schools (U.S. News & World Report 2018). 97% of our faculty hold the highest degree possible in their field #9 Best Value U.S. Colleges for International Students (USA Today 2017). #159 National Universities (U.S. News and World Report 2018). Illinois is the 4th state in the US with the most Fortune 500 company corporate headquarters (illinoispolicy.org 2017).