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Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!

Applying to Illinois State

Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!

Minimum GPA

2.00

Middle 50% GPA

2.33 - 3.00

Required Courses

Earn a B or better in Finite Math (MAT 120), or earn a C or better in Calculus (MAT 121, MAT 145, or higher)

Recommended Courses

To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.

  • Economics-Micro & Macro (ECO 101 and 102)
  • Economic Reasoning Using Statistics (ECO 138)
  • Applied Calculus (MAT 121) or Calculus I (MAT 145)

Academic Advising

Name Office Email Phone
Christopher Mushrush  Stevenson Hall 426D  cemushr@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-3935 

Middle 50% GPA

2.33 - 3.00

Application Period

The deadlines for applying to this major are:

  • Spring: February 28
  • Summer: May 31
  • Fall: September 30

Application Information

Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.

Major Requirements

2.50 average GPA in courses in the Economics major

Academic Advising

Name Office Email Phone
Christopher Mushrush  Stevenson Hall 426D  cemushr@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-3935