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University of Illinois at Springfield Admission Requirements

Springfield, Illinois

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Chances of getting into University of Illinois at Springfield

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
79%
Admission Difficulty for University of Illinois at Springfield
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois at Springfield and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is 79%.  It ranks #36 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Illinois at Springfield is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 1,984 out of 2,496 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 52 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Illinois at Springfield typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Illinois at Springfield you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.46 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1120 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Illinois at Springfield. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 50% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

University of Illinois at Springfield SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
50%
SAT Scores for University of Illinois at Springfield
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 510
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for University of Illinois at Springfield
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1120

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Illinois at Springfield?

University of Illinois at Springfield is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Illinois at Springfield score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1250.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Illinois at Springfield admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >88%
1120 to 1250 Avg + 79%-88%
990 to 1120 Avg - 66%-79%
860 to 990 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 860 Low <51%
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University of Illinois at Springfield ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
20%
ACT Scores for University of Illinois at Springfield
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for University of Illinois at Springfield
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Illinois at Springfield?

University of Illinois at Springfield is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

University of Illinois at Springfield regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-27.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Illinois at Springfield admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >88%
24 to 27 Avg + 79%-88%
21 to 24 Avg - 66%-79%
18 to 21 Reach 51%-66%
Less than 18 Low <51%
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University of Illinois at Springfield GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.46
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Illinois at Springfield?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into University of Illinois at Springfield. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Illinois at Springfield was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Illinois at Springfield accepts 79% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Illinois at Springfield students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 18.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

55% of University of Illinois at Springfield freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Illinois at Springfield students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 26%
Top 25% of class 55%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Illinois at Springfield admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,613 883 2,496
Accepted 1,295 689 1,984
Acceptance Rate 80% 78% 79%
Enrolled 166 98 264
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 14% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Illinois at Springfield is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Illinois at Springfield and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Illinois at Springfield Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Illinois at Springfield
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does University of Illinois at Springfield prefer SAT or ACT?

50% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Illinois at Springfield. 20% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Illinois at Springfield?

79% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Illinois at Springfield. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Illinois at Springfield?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1250. 50% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Illinois at Springfield?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 20% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.