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University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, Illinois

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About

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public university in Springfield, Illinois, United States. The university was established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1969 as Sangamon State University. It became the third member of the University of Illinois System on July 1, 1995. The university served 4,364 students as of fall 2025 with 49 bachelor's degree programs, 51 master's degree programs, 1 doctoral degree program, 47 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to six ISBE endorsements.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$22,795
Estimated total for international students
US$34,929
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$12,640
Total cost for in-state students
US$24,774
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,263
Graduate students
2,319
International undergraduates
3%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
86%
SAT
Reading and writing 480–610 · Maths 460–590
ACT
21–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$64,479

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (71)

Bachelor's degrees32 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Systems AnalysisComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic Policy AnalysisSocial WorkSociology and AnthropologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degrees26 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Systems AnalysisComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematics and Computer ScienceMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy Analysis
Doctoral degrees1 subject
Public Administration
Post-baccalaureate certificates6 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic Health
Graduate certificates6 subjects
Educational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic AdministrationPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic Health

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.