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University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield admits nearly everyone — 85.9% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether University of Illinois Springfield is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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University of Illinois Springfield sits in Springfield proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Science, where graduates median $102,020 four years out. Faculty pay averages $119,052 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,263 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1010 and 1210 — near the IL middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Illinois Springfield's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Illinois Springfield without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1010 and 1210; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 510 | 540 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Illinois Springfield received 2,495 applications and admitted 2,105 (84.4%), with 259 enrolling.
How University of Illinois Springfield compares
| University of Illinois Springfield | Illinois median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85.9% | 77% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,252 | $31,360 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,103 | $58,572 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Illinois Springfield's median earnings are $57,103 — below the Illinois benchmark of $58,572. Weigh that against the $12,252 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Illinois Springfield prices by residency: $12,252 in-state versus $22,017 out-of-state — a $9,765 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Illinois Springfield enrolls 2,263 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Illinois Springfield's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
53.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a University of Illinois Springfield tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Illinois Springfield
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,334 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,048 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,499 |
| Biology, General | $59,817 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,236 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,780 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,579 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,588 |
| Social Work | $50,516 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $48,196 |
| Psychology, General | $47,802 |
| History | $45,641 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,026 |
Median earnings for these 15 University of Illinois Springfield programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,103 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional University of Illinois Springfield programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Illinois Springfield?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1010–1210 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 85.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate?
84.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,105 admitted from 2,495 applicants.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost?
In-state tuition is $12,252; out-of-state students pay $22,017. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Illinois Springfield graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,103 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Illinois
- Dominican University — 90.3% admitted
- Roosevelt University — 97.2% admitted
- Rockford University — 92.9% admitted
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale — 86.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.