University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Public
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University of Illinois Springfield admitted 85.9% of applicants university-wide (2,087 of 2,430).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 85.9% | 2,087 | 2,430 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 1,350 | 1,800 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 200 | 300 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 85.0% | 753 | 886 |
| Women | 86.4% | 1,334 | 1,544 |
Of 2,087 admitted students, 262 enrolled (12.6% yield).
University of Illinois Springfield U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 940–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Illinois Springfield U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,659/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,017 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,642 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,659/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $5,778 |
| $30k–48k | $5,915 |
| $48k–75k | $9,520 |
| $75k–110k | $12,349 |
| Over $110k | $16,544 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- UIS Merit Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- UIS Transfer Scholarship — up to $2,500/year (Automatic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- UIS Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- UIS Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- UIS Merit Scholarship — $1,000 - $4,000 per year (Automatic)
- UIS Transfer Scholarship — up to $2,500/year (Automatic)
- UIS Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
University of Illinois Springfield U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Illinois Springfield · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 2 college-specific supplements:
- As a first-year student, a statement of 250-650 words is required for admission. We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program.650 words · Required
- We want to hear about your professional aspirations, intellectual interests, and personal experiences relevant to your choice of a specific academic program.650 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $57,103
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 53.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 75%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,128
- At graduation
University of Illinois Springfield · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Forbes: #387
- Niche: #653
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (22%), Business & marketing (18%), Psychology (13%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Illinois Springfield U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.