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Public · Springfield, Illinois

University of Illinois Springfield

Urban campus · 2,263 undergraduates · 13 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
86%
ACT middle 50%
21–27
Average net price
$9,833
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
53%
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What University of Illinois Springfield costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$5,778
$30,001 – $48,000
$5,915
$48,001 – $75,000
$9,520
$75,001 – $110,000
$12,349
Over $110,000
$16,544

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$25,521
Tuition, in-state
$12,252
Tuition, out-of-state
$22,017
First-years given a grant by the school
85%
Average grant from the school
$9,099
Median debt at graduation
$19,128
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
86%
SAT middle 50%
940–1200
ACT middle 50%
21–27
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
78%

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University of Illinois Springfield athletics

NCAA D2, 8 women's and 7 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–49
Basketball1315
Cross country5683
Golf610
Soccer3530
Softball22–
Tennis66
Track & field5683
Volleyball17–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Computer & information sciences
22%
Business & marketing
18%
Psychology
13%
Education
6%
Public administration & social work
5%
Communication & journalism
5%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
53%
First-year retention
78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,103
Median debt at graduation
$19,128
Students with a Pell grant
37%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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