Whether you want to build a better solar car, manage a multimillion dollar portfolio, or shape young minds in the classroom, your professional dreams hinge on getting the best college education possible. And that's just what you will receive at Illinois State, where more than 160 fields of study can spark your curiosity. We at Illinois State University work as a diverse community of scholars with a commitment to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, scholarship, public service, and the connections we build among them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.