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University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, Illinois · Public · 2,263 undergrads

University of Illinois Springfield admits 86% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Illinois Springfield?

86% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 940–1200 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

2,430 applied, 2,087 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Illinois Springfield cost?

$7,528 a year in-state

Out of state: about $17,683 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,774.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$5,392
$30,000–$48,000$4,267
$48,000–$75,000$5,885
$75,000–$110,000$10,947
over $110,000$16,632

Out-of-state tuition is $22,795 a year, against $12,640 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $10,155 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Illinois Springfield need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of Illinois Springfield's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Illinois Springfield didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Illinois Springfield's site

What it's like

2,263
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Springfield, IL.
75%
of first-years come back for year two.
38%
finish in four years. 61% within six.
$64.5k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$17.8k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate?
86% for fall 2024: 2,087 of 2,430 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Springfield?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 940 to 1200 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $5,885 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,774.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Illinois Springfield is $22,795 a year, against $12,640 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $7,528 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $10,155 tuition gap gives about $17,683 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Illinois Springfield's graduation rate?
61% of students finish within six years and 38% within four (IPEDS).