University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703
Springfield, IL 62703
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https://www.uis.edu/| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 91 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 163 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 254 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 4 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 1 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 5 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 95 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 164 |
| Total number of freshmen | 259 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 681 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 972 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,653 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 362 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 327 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 689 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 1,043 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 1,299 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,342 |
| Total enrollment | 2,342 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 61% |
| 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 | 9% |
| 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 | 35% |
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| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| 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)* | $12,242 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Laci Engelbrecht |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| 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) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | November 15 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2022-2023 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $18,433 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 86% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,051 |
| Scholarship or grant | $16,739 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $15,922 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 77% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,133 |
| Scholarship or grant | $13,464 |
| * "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 | 217 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 155 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,379 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,052 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 53% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $20,802 |
| 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 2022-2023 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Kathryn Kleeman |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 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 | 926 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 752 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 95 |
| Number of female applicants | 1,569 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1,353 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 164 |
| Total number of applicants | 2,495 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 2,105 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 259 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Important |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Very 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 | 22% |
| 500 - 599 | 52% |
| 600 - 699 | 24% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 16% |
| 500 - 599 | 51% |
| 600 - 699 | 22% |
| 700 - 800 | 3% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 7% |
| 18 - 23 | 36% |
| 24 - 29 | 46% |
| 30 - 36 | 11% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.48 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 83% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 55% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 29% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 81% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 43% |
| Between four and five years | 15% |
| Between five and six years | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 346 |
| Student faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| 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 | 30% |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Cecilia Cornell |
| Grad admissions contact title | Associate Vice Chancellor for Graduate Education |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 888-977-4847 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 1,043 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 1,299 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 2,342 |
| Total enrollment | 2,342 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 18 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $8,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $16,146 |
| Fees | $3,100 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 18 credit hours per year.) |