Springfield, IL
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
Confirm on University of Illinois Springfield's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,765 more per year in tuition and fees (1.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Illinois Springfield's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Illinois Springfield weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Illinois Springfield?
For 2024-25, University of Illinois Springfield's published tuition and required fees were $22,017 for out-of-state students and $12,252 for in-state students -- $9,765 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Illinois Springfield?
University of Illinois Springfield's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026, 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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