More than 1,350 Illinois State University students will earn degrees this December, with winter commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024, in CEFCU Arena.
Here’s a numerical look at this winter’s graduates.
Total class size: 1,352
Number of undergraduate students: 1,020
Number of graduate students: 332
Number of international students: 74
Students graduating with honors (3.65 GPA or higher): more than 290
Students earning two degrees simultaneously: 9
Military-connected graduates (veterans and current National Guard and Reserve members): 40
Age of oldest graduate: 65
Age of youngest graduate: 20
Number of U.S. states represented: 23
Most common zip code: 61761 (Normal)
Most common zip codes outside of Bloomington-Normal: 61554 (Pekin); 60014 (Crystal Lake); 60068 (Park Ridge); 60543 (Oswego); 60031 (Gurnee); 60441 (Lockport); 62711 (Springfield)
Most common undergraduate major: elementary education
Most common undergraduate minor: Spanish
Most common graduate programs: education; computer science; nursing
Farthest (away from Normal) home state/country: Washington (U.S.); Pakistan (international)
For profiles on Redbirds who are celebrating graduation this December, read the Graduating Redbirds series. For more information about how Illinois State is celebrating commencement, visit the Graduation Services website.
