Colleges · Normal
Colleges in Normal, IL
Normal is home to 2 colleges with about 23,561 students on campus. The largest is Illinois State University. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
2degree-granting, in Normal
Students on campus
23,561fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Illinois State University19,834 on campus
Most selective
Illinois State Universityadmits 88% of applicants
Lowest net price
Illinois State University$19,398 a year after aid
Every college
All 2 colleges in Normal
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Normal: Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal, Paul Mitchell the School-Normal (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Normal
2 more colleges are within 30 miles of Normal.
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bloomington2.1 mi1,576 studentsEureka CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Eureka19.8 mi521 students
Straight-line distance from the center of Normal. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.