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University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL · City · 2,263 students
4
Year
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City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Springfield, IL, 62703-5407 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
79 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$25,521
Out-of-state COA
$35,286
Avg net price
$9,833
Room & board
$12,242
In-state tuition
$12,252
Out-of-state tuition
$22,017
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$5,778
$30–48k
$5,915
$48–75k
$9,520
$75–110k
$12,349
$110k+
$16,544
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1102
Reading 480610
Math 460590
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 2127
English 2028
Math 1927
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Illinois Springfield accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
57%
1st-yr retention
75%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
54%
Transferred
33%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,432
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,103
Median debt
$19,128
Monthly loan payment
$203
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$23,514
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,046
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$31,146
Independent students
46%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
29%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
12%
Black
14%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,432
10 years after entry
$57,103
Business Administration, Management and Operations105
Psychology, General88
Computer Science87
Communication and Media Studies39
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods28
Political Science and Government26
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management25
English Language and Literature, General24
Criminal Justice and Corrections24
Biology, General22
Accounting and Related Services22
Social Work21
History20
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Non-Professional Legal Studies16
Mathematics15
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Institutional
Endowment
$33M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$9,921/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,051
Federal loan rate
37%

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