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Laker Visit Dates:
Monday, October 12th
Monday, February 15th
Friday, March 19th
Learn about visits, HERE!
Updated 8/12/26
Application Deadline: April 1st
Test Optional
Minimum GPA 2.8
Application fee of $30 will be waived
Open House Dates:
Saturday, September 12th
Monday, October 12th
Friday, November 13th
*Must register for Open House*
Updated 8/13/26
Priority Application Deadline:
December 1st
Secondary Application Deadline: May 1st
Application fee $40
Application is free during October
Rolling Admissions Process
Application Opens July 1st annually
Test scores are not required for general admission
Minimum GPA 2.75
Open House Dates:
Monday, October 12th
Friday, November 6th
*Must register for Open House*
Updated 8/13/26
Application Opens: September 1st
Early Action Deadline: November 1st
Regular Decision Deadline: January 5th
Application Fee $75
Admission Notification Dates:
Early Action - January 29th
Regular Decision - February 26th
GPA minimums vary by college and program
Middle 50% #'s for UIUC Campus
GPA 3.65-4.00
SAT 1380 - 1530
ACT 30-34
Open House Dates:
Click link to see each colleges open house dates
Updated 8/13/26
Priority Application Deadline:
November 13th
Final Deadline: May 1st
No Application Fee
Minimum GPA 2.6
Test Optional
Meridian Scholarship
Opens 9/1
Priority Deadline 11/15
Final Deadline 12/1
Preview Days
Monday, October 12th
Saturday, October 24th
Saturday, November 7th
Updated 8/21/26
Priority Application Deadline:
November 1st
Regular Application Deadline: As space permits
Application Fee $55
Application Opens August 1st
Test Optional
GPA minimum varies by program
Middle 50% Campus #'s
GPA 3.3 - 4.0
Open House Dates
Monday, October 12th
Friday, October 30th
*Register for Open House, Here*
Updated 8/13/26
Early Action Application Deadline: November 1st
Regular Deadline: February 1st
No Application Fee
Average GPA at Bradley is a 3.8 per PrepScholar
Test Optional
Explore BU Dates
Friday, October 2nd
Monday, October 12th
Friday, March 26th
Updated 8/13/26
Application Opens: September 1st
Early Action Deadline: December 1st
Priority Deadline:
Final Deadline:
Application Fee: $60
Open House Dates:
Monday, October 12th
Wednesday, November 11th
Monday, February 15th
Saturday, April 10th
Schedule a visit, HERE!
Updated 8/13/26
No Application Fee
Rolling Admissions
Preview Days:
Saturday, October 3rd
Saturday, November 7th
Monday, February 15th
Wednesday, April 3rd
Register for a Preview Day or a Regular Visit, HERE!
Updated 8/13/26
Application Opens July 1st
Rolling Admissions
No Application Fee
GU Days
Friday, September 18th
Friday, October 2nd
Friday, October 16th
Friday, January 15th
Monday, February 15th
Schedule a visit, HERE!
Updated 8/13/26
No Application Fee
Rolling Admissions
Average GPA 3.65
Campus Visit Days
Monday, October 12th
Saturday, November 7th
Saturday, January 23rd
Saturday, February 20th
Saturday, April 17th
Schedule Campus Visit Days and Individual Visits, HERE!
Updated 8/13/26
Early Action Application Deadline: November 15th
Regular Decision Application Deadline: any time
No Application Fee
GPA of a B or higher
Open House Dates:
Monday, October 12th
Saturday, November 14th
Schedule a visit, HERE!
Updated 8/13/26
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee: $30
GPA 2.75
GPA 2.0 considered
Discover Western Days:
Monday, October 12th
Friday, October 30th
Saturday, November 14th
Sign up for a regular visit or a Discover Western Day visit, HERE!
Updated 8/13/26
OUT OF STATE COLLEGES WITH REGIONAL TUITION RATES
Some universities in other states that border Illinois offer a reduced tuition rate for Illinois students, often called a regional or Midwest rate. This can help them avoid paying the full out-of-state tuition.
Disclaimer: This is a not a full list, but a sample of schools that THS students have been interested in, provided to give you an idea of what these rates look like.
Application Fee: $40
Admissions Requirements:
2.75 GPA
Students with a 2.0-2.74 are reviewed using a holistic review process
Racer Days
An estimated Regional Tuition only Rate for the 26-27 school year for a full-time Illinois student is $$11,088.00. A Kentucky student's rate is $10,530.00.
Updated 8/21/26
Application Deadline: August 1st
Application Fee - No fee at this time
Minimum GPA 2.4
Test Optional
Illinois students receive an Interstate Consortium scholarship to help off set the Out of State Tuition cost
Updated 8/21/26
Application Fee: $40
Admissions GPA - not listed
Illinois students are eligible for "Neighboring States" tuition which is the same cost as an Iowa resident for the 2026-2027 school year
Updated 8/21/26
Application Fee: $40
Cumulative GPA preference 2.5
Test Optional
For the 2026-2027and estimated Cost of Attendance at USI for an Indiana resident is $27,080 for a non-resident it is $39,921.
Updated 8/21/26
Application fee: $35
Average UMSL GPA according to PrepScholar is 3.29
UMSL offers in state tuition to Illinois residents
Updated 8/21/26
Application Fee: $50
Minimum GPA requirement is a 2.0 with a holistic review process
WKU offers in state tuition to Illinois residents through the WKU Border State Scholarship Program
Updated 8/21/26
Application Fee: $40
Preferred GPA above a 3.0
Fall Showcase: September 19th
Out-of-state students with a high school GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale will be considered for the Go Mo State Scholarship. This award can be renewed for up to five years to cover the cost of out-of-state tuition.
Updated 8/21/26
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