University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,123
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	80%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Springfield, Illinois, UIS is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 80% indicates that UIS is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Illinois Springfield is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, UIS emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at UIS is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UIS do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,911

Cost of attendance at University of Illinois Springfield in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,526

Cost of attendance at University of Illinois Springfield in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at University of Illinois Springfield received on average $12,335 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,335

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	125	43%	$5,267	$658,324
Other Federal Grant	125	43%	$5,577	$697,160
State Grant/Scholarships	156	53%	$5,104	$796,269
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	254	87%	$7,475	$1,898,631
Total Grant & Scholarships	275	94%	$12,335	$3,392,060

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Illinois Springfield students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Illinois Springfield students is 53.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.1%.

53.4%

asian 62.5% 5 students
African American 42.9% 30 students
white 64.4% 85 students
hispanic 35.3% 12 students
International Students 55.6% 5 students
Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Illinois Springfield provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Illinois Springfield offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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