University of Illinois--Springfield
#24 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)
Overview
University of Illinois—Springfield is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,393 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 746 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Illinois—Springfield's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #24. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,252; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,017.
University of Illinois—Springfield is located in the state capital, about 90 miles northeast of St. Louis. Students at Illinois Springfield, as it is known, can choose from nearly 25 undergraduate programs and about 20 master’s degree programs, including those in the colleges of business and public affairs and administration. Outside the classroom, Illinois Springfield students can participate in more than 80 organizations and the university’s numerous campus events. Each year, there are three Late Nite events at Illinois Springfield, when students gather and play games based on themes such as the Olympics and Las Vegas.
Student athletes can play for the Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars varsity sports teams, which are members of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference and compete in more than 10 sports. Notable University of Illinois—Springfield alumni include Gordon Heddell, inspector general for the U.S. Department of Defense, and Dana Perino, former White House press secretary for President George W. Bush.
University of Illinois—Springfield is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,393 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 746 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Illinois—Springfield's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #24. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,252; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,017.
University of Illinois—Springfield is located in the state capital, about 90 miles northeast of St. Louis. Students at Illinois Springfield, as it is known, can choose from nearly 25 undergraduate programs and about 20 master’s degree programs, including those in the colleges of business and public affairs and administration. Outside the classroom, Illinois Springfield students can participate in more than 80 organizations and the university’s numerous campus events. Each year, there are three Late Nite events at Illinois Springfield, when students gather and play games based on themes such as the Olympics and Las Vegas.
Student athletes can play for the Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars varsity sports teams, which are members of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference and compete in more than 10 sports. Notable University of Illinois—Springfield alumni include Gordon Heddell, inspector general for the U.S. Department of Defense, and Dana Perino, former White House press secretary for President George W. Bush.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
City
In-state tuition and fees
$12,252
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,393
Acceptance Rate
82%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$22,017
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,252
Room & Board
$12,088(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$18,612
$12,065
$12,065
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$22,017
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,252
Room & Board
$12,088(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$18,612
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
43%
12:1
61%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business Administration and Management, General
16%
N/A
Computer Science
13%
N/A
Psychology, General
11%
N/A
Accounting
7%
N/A
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
6%
N/A
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Students
2,393
Graduate Enrollment
1,805
Total Enrollment
4,198
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
1,657
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
90%
Minority Enrollment
90%
Minority Enrollment
63%
Hispanic
13%
Black
11%
Asian
4%
White
4%
International
3%
American Indian
2%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
54+
Sports Teams
5
Fraternities
5
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
43%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
53%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,726
$42,815
$42,815
Graduation Rate
43%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
53%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,726
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Undergraduate data are based on the 2022 school year.
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