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University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield is a small, public institution located in Springfield, il. Founded in 1969, University of Illinois Springfield offers undergraduate degrees in 67 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,348 undergraduates
cost $12,190 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Illinois Springfield? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.0%
SAT score average 1125
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.48
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Illinois Springfield is known for one of its top majors: Computer Science. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Computer Science
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Computer Systems Analysis
Public Administration
Communication and Media Studies
Political Science and Government

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,190
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,410
Books & supplies $1,224
Other expenses $2,754
Cost of attendance* $26,578
Average financial aid package $15,922
Estimated cost $10,656 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,282
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,410
Books & supplies $1,224
Other expenses $2,754
Cost of attendance* $33,670
Average financial aid package $15,922
Estimated cost $17,748 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Illinois Springfield has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,348, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

4,661

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
30%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
54%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Illinois Springfield, students love their Christian Student Fellowship. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703-5407
phone 217-206-4847
address www.uis.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Christian student fellowship

International student organization

University bible fellowship

Indian student organization

Delta kappa epsilon

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Illinois Springfield to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Illinois Springfield?

University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, il.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Springfield? 

The acceptance rate for University of Illinois Springfield is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Illinois Springfield?

The average high school GPA for University of Illinois Springfield students was 3.48.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Illinois Springfield?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Illinois Springfield including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,312.

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