More than 1,200 Illinois State students will earn degrees this December, with winter commencement scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2022, in CEFCU Arena.

Here’s a numerical look at this winter’s graduates.

Total class size: 1,276

Number of undergraduate students: 991

Number of graduate students: 285

Number of international students: 59

Age of oldest graduate: 61

Age of youngest graduate: 20

Number of U.S. states represented: 26

Most common zip code: 61761 (Normal—113 students)

Most common undergraduate major: elementary education (58 students)

Most common undergraduate minor: sociology (21 students)

Farthest hometown from Normal: The Dalles, Oregon (U.S.)—2,103 miles; Malaysia (international)—9,264 miles

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 this semester, visit the Graduation Services website.