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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

4 Year, Public
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2,342 undergraduates
cost $12,472 undergraduate tuition
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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.

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Acceptance rate 84.4%
SAT score average 1118
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.48
Application fee $50
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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 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,472
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,088
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $2,840
Cost of attendance* $28,660
Average financial aid package $15,922
Estimated cost $12,738 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,460
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,088
Books & supplies $1,260
Other expenses $2,840
Cost of attendance* $35,648
Average financial aid package $15,922
Estimated cost $19,726 See my potential costs

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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 2,342, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

4,661

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
22%

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
phone 2172066600
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Popular clubs & activities

Christian student fellowship

International student organization

University bible fellowship

Indian student organization

Delta kappa epsilon

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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 84%.

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 $114,640.

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