University of Illinois at Springfield: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2019 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #552 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #503 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #1 of 2 | In Springfield |
| #583 of 1,677 | For Public Policy / Administration |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 2,393
- Graduates
- 1,805
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.uis.edu
University of Illinois at Springfield Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Illinois at Springfield has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 80% | 83% |
| Applicants | 3,634 | 1,361 | 2,273 |
| Admissions | 2,981 | 1,084 | 1,897 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 243 | 96 | 147 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1,551 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,954 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
118 or 48%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 988
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Illinois at Springfield are 988-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 18%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Illinois at Springfield are 20-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2328 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 645 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 498 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 346 (8%) |
| Asian | 193 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 122 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 58 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $14,175
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,645 | $8,858 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,645 | $8,858 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,410 | $16,408 |
| Fee in-district | $2,432 | $2,956 |
| Fee in-state | $2,432 | $2,956 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,432 | $2,956 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,810 |
| Room charge | $7,610 |
| Meal charge | $4,200 |
University of Illinois at Springfield majors
University of Illinois at Springfield has granted 608 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, 477 master's across 21 programs, and 3 doctorate degrees in Public Administration. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Illinois at Springfield.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 76 | 95 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 96 | 61 | |
| Psychology, General | 65 | ||
| Accounting | 40 | 24 | |
| Public Administration | 2 | 54 | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 22 | 26 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 7 | 35 | |
| Communication, General | 34 | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 27 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 26 | ||
| Environmental Science | 26 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 24 | ||
| Human Services, General | 23 | ||
| History, General | 13 | 8 | |
| Environmental Studies | 19 | ||
| Legal Studies | 4 | 15 | |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 16 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 11 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry | 8 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental Health | 8 | ||
| Journalism | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Sociology and Anthropology | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 608 | 477 | 3 |
University of Illinois at Springfield has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 48% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Illinois at Springfield has published 2,818 scientific papers with 43,924 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Engineering, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 27 | 329 |
| 1992 | 26 | 313 |
| 1993 | 15 | 326 |
| 1994 | 20 | 291 |
| 1995 | 43 | 328 |
| 1996 | 55 | 315 |
| 1997 | 34 | 352 |
| 1998 | 51 | 366 |
| 1999 | 32 | 401 |
| 2000 | 42 | 381 |
| 2001 | 44 | 373 |
| 2002 | 56 | 647 |
| 2003 | 57 | 542 |
| 2004 | 42 | 609 |
| 2005 | 53 | 805 |
| 2006 | 74 | 801 |
| 2007 | 72 | 925 |
| 2008 | 62 | 961 |
| 2009 | 56 | 1174 |
| 2010 | 104 | 1362 |
| 2011 | 87 | 1485 |
| 2012 | 75 | 1706 |
| 2013 | 82 | 1756 |
| 2014 | 87 | 1992 |
| 2015 | 91 | 1899 |
| 2016 | 111 | 1994 |
| 2017 | 113 | 1872 |
| 2018 | 107 | 2123 |
| 2019 | 123 | 2519 |
| 2020 | 136 | 2713 |
| 2021 | 105 | 2926 |
| 2022 | 99 | 3231 |
| 2023 | 83 | 3261 |
University of Illinois at Springfield alumni
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Dana Perino
- Enrolled in the University of Illinois at Springfield
- Graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
-
Dana Marie Perino is an American political commentator and author who was the 26th White House Press Secretary, under President George W. Bush from September 14, 2007, to January 20, 2009. She was the second female White House Press Secretary, after Dee Dee Myers who served during the Clinton administration.
-
Bobby McFerrin
- Occupations
- university teacherjazz musicianbeatboxerrecording artistsinger
- Biography
-
Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. is an American jazz singer and songwriter. He is known for his vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists from both the jazz and classical scenes.
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Mike Cernovich
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
Michael Cernovich is an American right-wing social media personality, political commentator, and conspiracy theorist. Though he initially called himself alt-right, he dissociated from the movement after Richard Spencer became its public face. Cernovich describes himself as part of the new right and some have described him as part of the alt-lite.
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Cheri Bustos
- Enrolled in the University of Illinois at Springfield
- In 1985 graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- journalistinternational forum participantpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Cheryl Lea Bustos is an American journalist, healthcare executive, and politician who served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 17th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman elected to Congress from her district in the northwestern part of the state, anchored by the Illinois side of the Quad Cities and partially including Peoria and Rockford. In 2019, Bustos became chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).
General info
| Alternative names | UIS |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Academic calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 743 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Plaza Springfield, Illinois, 62703-5407 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 114,000 |
| Phone | 2172066600 |