Illinois State University

Illinois State University is a public research university in Normal, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1857 as Illinois State Normal University and is the oldest public university... Wikipedia

• Former names:  Illinois State Normal University (1857–1964), Illinois State University at Normal (1964–1967)
• Motto:  Gladly We Learn and Teach
• Type:  Public research university
• Established:  1857
• Founder:  Jesse W. Fell
• Endowment:  $224.7 million (2024)
• Budget:  $561.3 million (2024)
• President:  Aondover Tarhule
• Provost:  Ani Yazedjian
• Administrative staff:  3,612
• Students:  21,546 (fall 2024)
• Undergraduates:  19,107 (fall 2024)
• Postgraduates:  2,439 (fall 2024)
• Campus:  Urban campus, 1,180 acres
• Other campuses:  Springfield
• Colors:  Red and White
• Mascot:  Reggie Redbird
• Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FCS MVFC — MVC
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo