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Summary
University of Illinois--Springfield is a public institution that was founded in 1969. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,197, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 746 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Illinois--Springfield's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 28. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,408 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,558 (2011-12).
University of Illinois—Springfield is located in the state capital, about 90 miles northeast of St. Louis. Students at Illinois Springfield, as it is known, can choose from nearly 25 undergraduate programs and about 20 master’s degree programs, including those in the colleges of business and public affairs and administration. Outside the classroom, Illinois Springfield students can participate in more than 80 organizations and the university’s numerous campus events. Each year, there are three Late Nite events at Illinois Springfield, when students gather and play games based on themes such as the Olympics and Las Vegas.
Student athletes can play for the Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars varsity sports teams, which are members of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference and compete in more than 10 sports. Notable University of Illinois—Springfield alumni include Gordon Heddell, inspector general for the U.S. Department of Defense, and Dana Perino, former White House press secretary for President George W. Bush.
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University of Illinois Springfield is the liberal arts campus of the world-class University of Illinois. With its location in the state capital, UIS is known for its strong government and public service majors, and the extraordinary opportunities for students to study and work in the living laboratory that is state government. Students on campus thrive in small classes taught by full-time professors. UIS is also a national leader in the delivery of online education, with nearly a quarter of its 5,000 students enrolled entirely online. Academic excellence, enriching individual lives, and making a difference in thew orld are the university's strategic goals. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $9,353,632 |
Applying
When applying to University of Illinois--Springfield, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at University of Illinois--Springfield is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 59.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 59% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Illinois--Springfield is 14:1, and the school has 40.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Illinois--Springfield include: Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies; Communication and Media Studies, Other; and Social Work. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.2 percent.
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Student Life
University of Illinois--Springfield has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,197, with a gender distribution of 46.8 percent male students and 53.2 percent female students. 28.3 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 71.7 percent of students live off campus. University of Illinois--Springfield is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 5,174 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
University of Illinois--Springfield offers a number of student services including women's center, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Illinois--Springfield also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Illinois--Springfield.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Illinois--Springfield, 68.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,944.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $10,408 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $19,558 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,870 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
