University of Illinois Springfield
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families who need the lowest possible cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,263 students.
About This School
University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, Illinois with approximately 2,263 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Illinois Springfield has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $9,833 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $49,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $8,916 average net price and relatively low $14,000 median debt make this one of the more affordable paths to a University of Illinois degree, but a 61% graduation rate suggests a meaningful share of students don't make it to the finish line — worth asking why when you visit. Worth considering if you're an Illinois resident drawn to public administration, political science, or business and want proximity to the state capital, but come in with a clear plan, since the median earnings of $49,900 at 10 years are modest and you'll want to maximize the value of the low cost.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 25% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,263 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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