University of Illinois Springfield

One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703

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https://www.uis.edu/
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Main telephone 217-206-6600
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Educational system University of Illinois System
Public or private Public
Type of school University
Date founded 1969
Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Campus size 746 acres
County Sangamon
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Number of full time, freshmen men 108
Number of full time, freshmen women 148
Total number of full time freshmen 256
Number of part time, freshmen men 1
Number of part time, freshmen women 3
Total number of part time freshmen 4
Total number of freshmen men 109
Total number of freshmen women 151
Total number of freshmen 260
Number of full time, undergraduate men 665
Number of full time, undergraduate women 953
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,618
Number of part time, undergraduate men 322
Number of part time, undergraduate women 347
Total number of part time undergraduates 669
Total number of undergraduate males 987
Total number of undergraduate females 1,300
Total number of undergraduate students 2,287
Number of male graduate students 1,144
Number of female graduate students 1,150
Total number of graduate students 2,294
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 2,131
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,450
Total enrollment 4,581
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 3%
Black 13%
Hispanic 11%
White 60%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 8%
Number of states and territories represented 40
Percentage of students from outside the US 3%
Number of countries represented 29
Percentage of students 25 or older 34%
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Tuition year 2025-2026
In-state tuition $9,645
Out-of-state tuition $19,410
Fees $2,617
Books and supplies $1,200
Room and board (live on campus)* $12,724
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Laci Engelbrecht
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 217-206-6724
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), state financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) April 15
School year financial aid data is from 2023-2024
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $20,044
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 88%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,753
Scholarship or grant $17,284
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $17,880
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 77%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,255
Scholarship or grant $15,003
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 233
Number of freshmen who received aid 178
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 1,344
Number of undergraduates who received aid 1,055
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 51%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $21,119
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Kathryn Kleeman
Admissions contact title Director of Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 217-206-4847
Admissions phone (toll free) 888-977-4847
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 886
Number of male applicants accepted 753
Number of male applicants who enrolled 109
Number of female applicants 1,544
Number of female applicants accepted 1,334
Number of female applicants who enrolled 151
Total number of applicants 2,430
Total number of applicants accepted 2,087
Total number of applicants who enrolled 260
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline December 1
Notification date for early action applicants January 1
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $50
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Important
Recommendations Considered
Application essay Important
Character/personal qualities Considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Important
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 27%
500 - 599 35%
600 - 699 27%
700 - 800 7%
SAT math
400 - 499 23%
500 - 599 43%
600 - 699 22%
700 - 800 2%
ACT score
12 - 17 13%
18 - 23 33%
24 - 29 37%
30 - 36 17%
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.34
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 82%
Percentage in top 25% 44%
Percentage in top 10% 18%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 75%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 41%
Between four and five years 7%
Between five and six years 2%
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Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 367
Student faculty ratio 12.9:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 semester hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Domestic exchange available Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (560)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Norris L Brookens Library
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 81
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Christian Student Fellowship, International Student Organization, University Bible Fellowship, Indian Student Organization, Delta Kappa Epsilon
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Percentage of students who live on campus 27%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 60%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Freshman
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
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Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Child daycare available on campus Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Kathryn Kleeman
Grad admissions contact title Director Admissions
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 217-206-4847
Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) 888-977-4847
Number of full time, male graduate students 585
Number of full time, female graduate students 509
Total number of full time graduate students 1,094
Number of part time, male graduate students 559
Number of part time, female graduate students 641
Total number of part time graduate students 1,200
Total number of male graduate students 1,144
Total number of female graduate students 1,150
Total number of graduate students 2,294
Number of undergraduate men 987
Number of undergraduate women 1,300
Total number of undergraduate students 2,287
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students 2,131
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students 2,450
Total enrollment 4,581
Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition* $8,838
Out-of-state tuition* $16,415
Fees $3,100
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.