University of Illinois at Springfield: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2167 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 604 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 549 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 21 of 100 | In Illinois |
| # 1 of 2 | In Springfield, IL |
| # 664 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
86%
Enrollment
6,332
Average SAT
1,070
Average ACT
24
Aid receiving
97%
Undergraduates
2,309
Graduates
2,319
Male:Female Ratio
47:53
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
University of Illinois at Springfield has an acceptance rate of 86% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Applicants | 2,430 | 886 | 1,544 |
| Admissions | 2,087 | 753 | 1,334 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 257 | 109 | 148 |
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
| â– White | 48% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 21% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 13% |
| â– Two or more races | 4% |
| â– Unknown | 1% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Illinois at Springfield.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Illinois at Springfield majors
University of Illinois at Springfield has granted 597 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 973 master's across 25 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Illinois at Springfield.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 72 | 224 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 103 | 174 | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 9 | 203 | - |
| Psychology, General | 77 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 27 | 31 | - |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | - | 58 | - |
| Public Administration | 7 | 49 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | 28 | - |
| Accounting | 25 | 14 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | - | - |
| Communication, General | 28 | 3 | - |
| Environmental Science | - | 31 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 26 | - | - |
| Legal Studies | 10 | 16 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | - | 23 | - |
| History, General | 19 | 2 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | - | - |
| Environmental Health | - | 17 | - |
| Financial Mathematics | - | 17 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 16 | - |
| Medical Informatics | - | 14 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 13 | - | - |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | - | 12 | - |
| Social Work | 11 | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 10 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 10 | - | - |
| Public Health, General | - | 10 | - |
| Human Services, General | - | 7 | - |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | - | 6 | - |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | - | - |
| Journalism | - | 5 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | - | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | - | - |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | 2 | - |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 4 | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 3 | - | - |
| Education, General | 3 | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Philosophy | 2 | - | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | - | - |
| Economics, General | 1 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | - | 1 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 597 | 973 | 2 |
Publications & Citations
University of Illinois at Springfield has published 3,347 scientific papers with 58,854 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,209
/ 40,547
|
|---|---|
| Computer Science |
1,572
/ 32,459
|
| Political Science |
1,475
/ 27,454
|
| Law |
1,368
/ 27,085
|
| Biology |
1,247
/ 27,617
|
| Medicine |
1,228
/ 23,164
|
| Environmental Science |
1,194
/ 22,571
|
| Engineering |
1,161
/ 22,397
|
| Philosophy |
1,092
/ 24,349
|
| Psychology |
1,078
/ 23,250
|
| Sociology |
1,043
/ 18,912
|
| Physics |
990
/ 23,254
|
| Business |
897
/ 18,943
|
| Mathematics |
790
/ 18,525
|
| Geography and Cartography |
757
/ 13,625
|
| Economics |
704
/ 14,039
|
| History |
668
/ 9,788
|
| Chemistry |
662
/ 13,402
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
658
/ 18,208
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
651
/ 13,341
|
| Archaeology |
541
/ 9,020
|
| Geology |
534
/ 11,079
|
| Statistics |
497
/ 14,805
|
| Ecology |
479
/ 12,001
|
| Linguistics |
447
/ 8,984
|
| Art & Design |
422
/ 6,087
|
| Genetics |
408
/ 8,854
|
| Social Psychology |
399
/ 10,533
|
| Pathology |
383
/ 9,517
|
| Paleontology |
358
/ 7,432
|
| Development Studies |
352
/ 8,144
|
| Psychiatry |
349
/ 7,054
|
| Management |
347
/ 10,178
|
| Machine Learning |
341
/ 7,164
|
| Neuroscience |
303
/ 7,657
|
| Biochemistry |
295
/ 6,358
|
| Materials Science |
280
/ 5,967
|
| Surgery |
266
/ 4,749
|
| Finance |
261
/ 7,040
|
| Organic chemistry |
252
/ 6,122
|
Annual publication & citation counts
13 Notable alumni
1. Elgie Sims
politician
Elgie R. Sims Jr. is the Illinois state Senator for the 17th district. The 17th district includes the Chatham neighborhoods of Chicago along with the all or parts of Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, Ford Heights, Lynwood, Sauk Village, Beecher, Manteno, and Grant Park.
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2. Jim Langfelder
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
Jim Langfelder is the former mayor of Springfield, Illinois, the state capital and seat of Sangamon County. Prior to his election to Mayor of Springfield, he served as the city treasurer for three terms spanning from 2003 to 2015. Municipal offices in Illinois are legally nonpartisan, however, Langfelder is a member of the Democratic Party.
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3. Jermaine Love
1989-. (aged 37)
basketball player
Jermaine Love-Roberts is an American professional basketball player for Esenler Erokspor of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). A 6'3", 186 lbs combo guard, Love played for Prairie State College (where he became the school's first All-America selection in men's basketball) and at the University of Illinois at Springfield, before going overseas to Lithuania, to play for Palanga and Vilnius of...
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4. Brian K. Hopkins
1961-. (aged 65)
politician
Brian K. Hopkins is an Alderman of Chicago, representing the 2nd ward. The 2nd Ward includes Streeterville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and the Gold Coast. Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as Chief of Staff to Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley.
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All 13 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UIS
Founded
1969
Academic calendar
August to July (August - December; January-May; June-July)
Total staff
791
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
One University Plaza Springfield, Illinois, 62703-5407 United States
City Population
114,000
Phone
2172066600
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