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Illinois State University Men's Cross Country

The Illinois State University men's cross country program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, based in Normal, Illinois. Academically, graduates outperform those at 43% of D1 men's cross country programs, and the school is more affordable than 48% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Missouri Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
22,892
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
88%
State
Illinois
City
Normal
Address
North and School Streets
C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 43% of D1 men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
65%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$50,599
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$62,117
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 48% of D1 men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$11,215
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$22,863
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,410
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,369
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$55

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
Not reported
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
Not reported
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (309) 438-2111

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