Illinois State University Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Illinois State University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. The university also allows self-reporting of scores, which allows students to indicate their test results on the application without needing to submit official score reports. Approximately 43.69% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 7.54% submit ACT scores; the total exceeds 50%, indicating that some students submit both types of scores.