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Illinois State University Women's Track & Field

Welcome to the Illinois State University women's track & field recruiting profile. Illinois State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Missouri Valley Conference from Normal, Illinois. Led by head coach Jeff Bovee, Illinois State University pairs a 88% acceptance rate with a 65% graduation rate and a $21,369 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
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
Staff
Jeff Bovee
Head Coach
DeShaun Jordan
Associate Head Coach (sprints, Hurdles, Relays)
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Austin West
Assistant Coach (jumps/multi)
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Claire Fuhlhage
Director of T&f/xc Operations, Assistant Coach
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Jake Gillum
Assistant Coach (distance)
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Mike Turk
Assistant Coach (throws)
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Steve Luke
Track & Field (sport Administrator: Leanna Bordner) Assistant Coach (pole Vault)
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 44% of D1 women's track & field programs academically.

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

This school is more affordable than 47% of D1 women's track & field 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
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,369
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$55

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
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