Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Springfield, Illinois |
| Online | uis.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is located in the state capital of Illinois, approximately 200 miles southwest of Chicago and 100 miles northeast of St. Louis. Situated on 746 acres of prairie landscape, the campus features modern academic buildings and student housing facilities constructed primarily after its founding as Sangamon State University in 1969, before joining the University of Illinois system in 1995. The university maintains a focus on public affairs, liberal arts, and professional programs, with notable strengths in political science, business, and computer science. UIS offers both traditional on-campus undergraduate programs and was an early pioneer in online education, developing extensive distance learning options. The campus provides apartment-style residence halls and townhouses for students, with most first-year students residing in campus housing.
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University of Illinois at Springfield is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Illinois at Springfield within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#465 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#140 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#98 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1210 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Other Fees | $2,607 |
| Room and Board | $12,088 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,840 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,440 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 |
| Other Fees | $2,607 |
| Room and Board | $12,088 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,840 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,205 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=148654 IPEDS survey data for University of Illinois at Springfield.
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Last updated February 24, 2025