The Actuarial Program at Illinois State University is a Center for Actuarial Excellence, one of the first nine academic programs in the United States to receive that recognition in 2009, and the first one in the State of Illinois. It is one of the leading actuarial programs in the United States, offering an undergraduate Bachelor degree, and a graduate Master degree. The program combines high quality education in all areas of actuarial theory with serious commitment to actuarial practice and professionalism.
Actuaries put a price tag on future risks. Those risks are usually associated with possible financial losses. An actuary uses mathematical skills to define, analyze, and solve business and social problems. Actuaries calculate costs of insurance, pensions, and social programs (e.g., Social Security, Medicare), represented in the premium or taxes paid, and they also estimate the amounts that insurance companies, or pension plans, or social insurance systems, must set aside in reserves to be able to meet their obligations.
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Debbie Ungson-Walbert | 208 Bone Student Center | dungson@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-2200 |
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Krzysztof Ostaszewski | Stevenson 313G | krzysio@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7226 |
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
Applying by our priority deadline is encouraged for best consideration for your academic program and for scholarships. Start your application today!
2.50
3.24 - 3.90
Calculus I and II (MAT 145 and 146) with grades of B or better.
Strong students with less than 30 hours and calculus I completed will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To find the course equivalencies at an Illinois community college, please review our Course Articulation Guides.
Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
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Alex Keene | Stevenson 328 | akeene@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7007 | Department and Prospective Student Advisor |
Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski | Stevenson 313G | krzysio@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7226 | Program Director and Co-Advisor |
Dr. Ranee Thiagarajah | Stevenson 306 | kthiaga@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7789 | Professor and Co-Advisor |
2.50
3.24 - 3.90
Applications are always accepted
Current students can use the Apply to Your Program tool on My.IllinoisState.edu.
Grades of "B" or better in MAT 145 and 146
Name | Office | Phone | Note | |
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Alex Keene | Stevenson 328 | akeene@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7007 | Department and Prospective Student Advisor |
Dr. Krzysztof Ostaszewski | Stevenson 313G | krzysio@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7226 | Program Director and Co-Advisor |
Dr. Ranee Thiagarajah | Stevenson 306 | kthiaga@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-7789 | Professor and Co-Advisor |