University of Illinois Springfield: Review & Facts

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University of Illinois Springfield is a medium four-year, public school with 4,200 students enrolled. This school was established in 1969 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Springfield, Illinois.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at University of Illinois Springfield.

Majors
Offered
51
University of Illinois Springfield implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 51 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Management, Business, Social Work, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Illinois Springfield is fair at 76% (close to Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Illinois Springfield is below average: 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Illinois Springfield is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high, around $16,900 per year. The additional fees at University of Illinois Springfield not covered by tuition are approximately $2,500; this comes to a total of $19,400 annually.

Read the details about University of Illinois Springfield additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 3,634 applications were submitted and 2,981 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Illinois Springfield in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,600
High
University of Illinois Springfield provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Illinois Springfield, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
University of Illinois Springfield offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: about $7,600 per year.

Based on the college crime data, University of Illinois Springfield appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Illinois Springfield Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois
62703-5407, USA
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