# University of Illinois Springfield

Springfield, IL. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-illinois-springfield

University of Illinois Springfield is a public college in Springfield, IL with 2,263 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1102 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $7,528 per year ($5,392 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,479 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 86% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 2,495 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 2,105 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 480–610 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 460–590 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–27 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,774 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $7,528 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $5,392 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $4,267 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $5,885 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $10,947 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,632 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,263 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 53% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $64,479 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $17,750 (FY2024) |

## What University of Illinois Springfield considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate?**

University of Illinois Springfield admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Springfield?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 480–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1102.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Illinois Springfield?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–27.

**Is University of Illinois Springfield test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Illinois Springfield?**

In Fall 2023, 2,495 students applied to University of Illinois Springfield and 2,105 were admitted; 259 enrolled.

**Does University of Illinois Springfield consider legacy status?**

No. University of Illinois Springfield reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Illinois Springfield require an essay?**

University of Illinois Springfield reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $24,774 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $7,528.

**What is University of Illinois Springfield's graduation rate?**

53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 148654. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology