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Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution in Springfield with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1118, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,103 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,916.

Established
1969
Mascot
Orion
Type
Public university
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
84%Acceptance
1118SAT Avg
2,292Students
14:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$57,103Earnings 10yr
$8,916Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Illinois Springfield Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1118

Reading & WritingMid: 575
510610
MathMid: 545
500600

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1118

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$12,252
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,017
Room & Board$12,088
Books & Supplies$1,260
Total Cost of Attendance$23,643
Average Net Price$8,916
Median Debt at Graduation$19,128
Monthly Payment (10yr)$203

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,473
$30–48K$5,333
$48–75K$7,999
$75–110K$11,191
$110K+$15,232

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,916

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,292
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 13%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.4%
Freshman Retention80.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,432
8 Years$53,900
10 Years$57,103

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,500
Men
$59,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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