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University of Illinois Springfield

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Springfield, IL

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University of Illinois Springfield is a public small school in Springfield, IL, enrolling about 2,263 undergraduates. University of Illinois Springfield is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 86%. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $102,020/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT range940–1200
ACT range21–27
Undergrads2,263
Yield (admits who enroll)8%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,521
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$57,103

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans37%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out58%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$59,817/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$64,048/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,499/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$52,588/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$102,020/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$48,196/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$69,334/yr
History
History$45,641/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$55,780/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,026/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$72,681/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$54,579/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,802/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$50,516/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$58,236/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,108
Typical room charge$7,610
Typical board charge$4,200

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate?

University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Illinois Springfield?

Admitted students at University of Illinois Springfield typically score between 940–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Illinois Springfield?

Admitted students at University of Illinois Springfield typically score between 21–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost?

University of Illinois Springfield's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,521 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Illinois Springfield?

University of Illinois Springfield's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Illinois Springfield require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Illinois Springfield doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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