School Overview
The University of Illinois Springfield is a public university located in Springfield, Illinois. Also known as UIS, the school was founded in 1969 under the name Sangamon State University. It was made part of the University of Illinois in 1995.
UIS offers 23 undergraduate degrees in a variety of fields, 20 Master’s degrees and a PhD in Public Administration. The total student body population is about 5,000. At one time, UIS only offered upper division programs, but it now admits transfer students, freshman and graduates.
UIS has been on the forefront of online education, providing online instruction since 1999. UIS has won numerous awards for its online programs from organizations such as the Sloan Consortium.
General Information
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Admission Office One University Plaza, MS UHB 1080 Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 206-4847 (800) 977-4847 Fax: (217) 206-6620 [email protected] Contact: Lori Giordano Associate Director of Admissions |
Main Address One University Plaza Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 206-6600 www.uis.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,889 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 309 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,798 Graduate enrollment: 1,822 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 78% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 67% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Mass Communications/Media Studies B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Illinois at Springfield Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (217) 206-6600 |
| Website: | www.uis.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.uis.edu/admissions/applyToday.html |
| Address: | One University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703-5407 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,275 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 50% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 12 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,269 (30% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $11,813 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $21,338 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $13,564 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Illinois at Springfield Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Illinois at Springfield.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 2 | |||
| Education | 4 | 1 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 2 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 3 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 10 | 31 | 22 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Illinois at Springfield and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,813 |
| Out-of-state | $21,338 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $11,206 |
| Out-of-state | $18,176 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 301 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 286 | 91% | $13,564 |
| Student loan aid | 166 | 53% | $6,986 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,841 | 65% | $9,555 |
| Federal student loans | 1,240 | 44% | $7,154 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Illinois at Springfield. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Illinois at Springfield students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,117 | 832 | 1,285 | Percent admitted | 100% | 79% | 75% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 18% | 20% | 16% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Illinois at Springfield Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,275 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,674 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,601 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Illinois at Springfield Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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