University of Illinois Springfield Acceptance Rate &
University of Illinois Springfield is a public research university in Springfield, Illinois, enrolling about 2,263 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 85.88% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $57,103 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,252
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,833 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 85.88% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,263 71.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 36.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 24.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1102
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,714
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,495
- Room & Board: $12,242 annual estimate
University of Illinois Springfield: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Illinois Springfield, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Illinois Springfield?
University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL (ZIP 62703-5407).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is University of Illinois Springfield public or private?
University of Illinois Springfield is a Public institution.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost?
Published tuition: $12,252 in-state, $22,017 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,833.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,778 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,915 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,520 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,349 |
| $110,001+ | $16,544 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $49,008.
How hard is it to get into University of Illinois Springfield?
Admission rate: 85.88%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1102 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Illinois Springfield?
Total enrollment: 2,263 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,714 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,319 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Springfield?
150%-time completion rate: 53.21%.
First-year retention: 74.8%.
What do graduates of University of Illinois Springfield earn?
Median earnings: $47,432 six years after entry; $57,103 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,128.
37.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Illinois Springfield known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer Science (296 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (277 completions)
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst (212 completions)
- Psychology, General (77 completions)
- Public Administration (63 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (58 completions)
- Mathematics and Computer Science (58 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (47 completions)
- Accounting (39 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Illinois Springfield a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 85.88%; completion rate 53.21%; median earnings $57,103 at 10 years; net price $9,833. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,252
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Illinois Springfield was $12,252.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,833
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Illinois Springfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,833.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,833 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$49,008 4-Year In-State Tuition
$88,068 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,242 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,694 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,776 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Illinois Springfield.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Illinois Springfield was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Illinois Springfield in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $9,178 | $16,498 | $10,799 |
| 2014 | $11,367 | $20,517 | $9,544 |
| 2015 | $11,413 | $20,938 | $12,566 |
| 2016 | $11,413 | $20,938 | $12,077 |
| 2017 | $11,413 | $20,938 | $12,197 |
| 2018 | $11,813 | $21,338 | $11,205 |
| 2019 | $11,813 | $21,338 | $12,477 |
| 2020 | $11,911 | $21,526 | $12,034 |
| 2021 | $11,911 | $21,526 | $12,065 |
| 2022 | $12,077 | $21,842 | $11,807 |
| 2023 | $12,252 | $22,017 | $8,916 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
85.88% Acceptance Rate
2,495 Total Applicants
2,105 Students Admitted
259 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.30% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1102
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Illinois Springfield reported total enrollment of about 2,263 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.6%), Black or African American (13.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). About 37.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Illinois Springfield in 2024 is 2,263 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,714 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,319 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
74.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.87% 100% Completion Time
53.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.87% of students graduating from University of Illinois Springfield completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer Science: 79% male / 21% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 52% male / 48% female
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst: 62% male / 38% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Illinois Springfield.
Return on Investment
$19,128 Median Student Debt
$57,103 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1351.82% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Illinois Springfield.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 49 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer Science: 296 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 277 completions
3. Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst: 212 completions
4. Psychology, General: 77 completions
5. Public Administration: 63 completions
6. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 58 completions
7. Mathematics and Computer Science: 58 completions
8. Political Science and Government, General: 47 completions
9. Accounting: 39 completions
Most popular programs at University of Illinois Springfield.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Illinois Springfield graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Illinois Springfield from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,921
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,051
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, IL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. Enrollment is approximately 2,263 students. Student body composition includes White (60.6%), Black or African American (13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). The admission rate is 85.88%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1102. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.21%. Approximately 37.36% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
University of Illinois Springfield provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Illinois Springfield located?
University of Illinois Springfield is located in Springfield, IL.
What is University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Illinois Springfield is 85.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,495 applicants and 2,105 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost?
Reported tuition is $12,252 and average net price is $9,833 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,242 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Illinois Springfield?
University of Illinois Springfield reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,714 students, White (60.6%), Black or African American (13.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Illinois Springfield?
About 36.2% of students at University of Illinois Springfield are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Illinois Springfield?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Illinois Springfield reports midpoint SAT about 1102 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of University of Illinois Springfield earn?
Median earnings are $47,432 six years after entry and $57,103 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Springfield?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Illinois Springfield students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,128.
Is University of Illinois Springfield public or private?
University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution located in Springfield, IL.
Is University of Illinois Springfield an HBCU?
No. University of Illinois Springfield is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Illinois Springfield a tribal college?
No. University of Illinois Springfield is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Springfield, Illinois city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.