University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Public · offers Graduate degrees
86%Acceptance rate
$9,833Average net price / year
53%Graduation rate
$57,103Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,128Median debt at graduation
2,263Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $12,252
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,017
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,521
- Room & board
- $12,242
- Books & supplies
- $1,200
- Average net price
- $9,833
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
- Acceptance rate
- 85.9%
- Average SAT
- 1102
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 480–610
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 460–590
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 21–27
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- First-year retention
- 75%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $47,432
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,103
- Median debt (graduates)
- $19,128
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 37%
- Students with federal loans
- 37%
Programs: what graduates earn
30 of 73 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 87 | $72,657 | $24,925 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 28 | $44,458 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 105 | $44,236 | $21,799 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | $43,081 | $20,228 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 24 | $41,064 | $18,750 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | $39,358 | $29,145 |
| Social Work | 21 | $38,707 | $23,247 |
| Biology, General | 22 | $33,882 | $18,661 |
| History | 20 | $33,297 | $18,125 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 39 | $32,050 | $16,635 |
| Psychology, General | 88 | $31,978 | $18,648 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 12 | $42,100 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | 15 | $72,681 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 12 | $54,579 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 26 | $58,236 | $21,196 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 5 | $69,334 | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $57,726 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | 40 | $97,984 | — |
| Computer Science | 115 | $97,576 | $25,099 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 83 | $74,431 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | $61,962 | — |
| Public Administration | 46 | $61,014 | $31,525 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 20 | $60,442 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 26 | $57,079 | — |
| Public Health | 17 | $54,701 | $27,620 |
| Political Science and Government | 33 | $52,565 | $30,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 29 | $48,357 | $46,366 |
| Human Services, General | 7 | $48,311 | $40,503 |
| Journalism | 8 | $49,368 | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | $85,278 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,263
- Graduate students
- 2,959
- Part-time
- 29%
- Women / men
- 56% / 44%
- White
- 61%
- Hispanic
- 12%
- Black
- 14%
- Asian
- 4%
- International
- 3%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $89,289 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 60%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.uis.edu
- Also known as
- UIS
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 5% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 22% of degrees
- Education – 6% of degrees
- English – 4% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Springfield?
85.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1102 on the SAT.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost?
The average net price after grants is $9,833 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $12,252 and the full cost of attendance is $25,521.
How much do University of Illinois Springfield graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $57,103 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Springfield
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL · Public · 3,976 students |
$4,299 | — | 48% | $38,479 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Springfield, IL · Private for-profit · 1,326 students |
$27,793 | — | 69% | $33,601 |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts Springfield, IL · Private for-profit · 164 students |
$16,000 | — | 64% | $27,084 |
| Capital Area Career Center Springfield, IL · Public · 161 students |
$16,797 | 94% | 100% | $55,357 |
| St. John's College Springfield, IL · Private nonprofit · 126 students |
— | — | — | $86,331 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.