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University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL · City · 2,263 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$9,833
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
57%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$57,103
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
86%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public liberal arts institution within the prestigious U of I System, best known for leveraging its location in the state capital to provide students with exceptional internships and career pipelines in state government, politics, and civic organizations. Academically, UIS is recognized for its strong programs in public administration, political science, computer science, accountancy, and business, as well as its pioneering and highly ranked online degree offerings. The campus culture is close-knit, supportive, and focused on civic engagement, offering students the personalized mentorship of a small college paired with the robust resources and prestige of a major research university system.

Wikipedia:The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public university in Springfield, Illinois, United States. The university was established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1969 as Sangamon State University. It became the third member of the University of Illinois System on July 1, 1995. The university served 4,364 students as of fall 2025 with 49 bachelor's degree programs, 51 master's degree programs, 1 doctoral degree program, 47 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to six ISBE endorsements.

Location
Springfield, IL, 62703-5407 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
79 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$12,252$22,017
Housing & food (on campus)$12,242$12,242
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$30,397$40,435
Average net price$9,833Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,017
In-state: $12,252
Housing & food (on campus)$12,242
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$40,435
In-state: $30,397
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,833
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uis.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Illinois Springfield’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Fees$3,000
Housing$13,140
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$2,100
Transportation$1,000
Total published by the school$40,435
See how the in-state total ($30,397) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
University of Illinois Springfield’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$9,957
Fees$3,000
Housing$13,140
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$2,100
Transportation$1,000
Total published by the school$30,397
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$5,778
$30–48k
$5,915
$48–75k
$9,520
$75–110k
$12,349
$110k+
$16,544
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
57%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
42%
Back for yr 2
75%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
54% graduated · 33% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 13% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,432
10 yrs after entry$57,103
Debt
Median at graduation$19,128
Monthly payment$203
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$23.5k
90th percentile$32,046
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1102
R 480–610 · M 460–590
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 21–27 · E 20–28 · M 19–27
SAT middle 50%: 940–1200
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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$31,146
Independent
46%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
29%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
12%
Black
14%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,432
After 10 yrs
$57,103
Business Administration, Management and Operations105
Psychology, General88
Computer Science87
Communication and Media Studies39
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Political Science and Government26
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management25
English Language and Literature, General24
Criminal Justice and Corrections24
Biology, General22
Accounting and Related Services22
Social Work21
History20
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Non-Professional Legal Studies16
Mathematics15
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$33M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$9,921/mo
Teaching spend
$9,051
per student
Federal loans
37%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending · 4 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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