University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,441
Graduate Enrollment: 1,441
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 79.49%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 65.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 18.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.7%
Black: 13.5%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.5%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 13.5%
Hispanic: 10.9%
Asian: 3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 2.5%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,892
In-State tuition: $11,911Out-of-State tuition: $21,526
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,410 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,175 (2008)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,700 (2008)
Average Family Income: $62,706 (2017)
Median Family Income: $31,146 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 41.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $19,128 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $203 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,877 |
| $30k-48k | $8,109 |
| $48k-75k | $11,014 |
| $75k-110k | $17,687 |
| $110k+ | $18,299 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 38%6-year graduation rate: 53%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $19,128 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,019 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,284 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,891 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 63.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 67.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 42.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 46.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,815 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,111 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 20 | $29,467 | $265 | $36,614 ($3,051) | $38,711 ($3,226) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 19 | $48,002 ($4,000) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 50 | $24,322 | $176 | $31,096 ($2,591) | $44,045 ($3,670) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Journalism. | 10 | $33,195 ($2,766) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Systems Analysis. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Systems Analysis. | 74 | $85,389 ($7,116) | $95,850 ($7,988) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 83 | $30,301 | $264 | $67,552 ($5,629) | $84,231 ($7,019) |
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 189 | $286 | $89,859 ($7,488) | $101,872 ($8,489) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 18 | $21,677 | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 32 | $56,200 ($4,683) | $54,782 ($4,565) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | $32,574 | $309 | $34,043 ($2,837) | $35,500 ($2,958) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 31 | $22,116 | $198 | $36,418 ($3,035) | $40,644 ($3,387) |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 19 | $54,595 ($4,550) | |||
| Master's Degree | Mathematics and Computer Science. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $25,000 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 65 | $23,500 | $198 | $29,098 ($2,425) | $42,777 ($3,565) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 32 | $527 | $42,155 ($3,513) | $42,729 ($3,561) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 30 | $22,418 | $199 | $37,406 ($3,117) | $48,147 ($4,012) |
| Master's Degree | Human Services, General. | 24 | $461 | $43,904 ($3,659) | $52,626 ($4,386) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 71 | $359 | $53,447 ($4,454) | $61,085 ($5,090) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Public Administration. | 6 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Administration. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 21 | $24,810 | $246 | $36,300 ($3,025) | $43,871 ($3,656) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 30 | $25,848 | $225 | $34,611 ($2,884) | |
| Master's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 21 | $341 | $54,496 ($4,541) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology and Anthropology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 7 | $55,986 ($4,666) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 13 | $314 | $54,608 ($4,551) | $69,103 ($5,759) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Health. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 112 | $25,000 | $231 | $42,150 ($3,513) | $56,368 ($4,697) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 33 | $76,187 ($6,349) | $84,439 ($7,037) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 55 | $24,117 | $214 | $45,900 ($3,825) | $60,248 ($5,021) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 25 | $62,729 ($5,227) | $62,437 ($5,203) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 23 | $23,892 | $192 | $31,298 ($2,608) | $39,070 ($3,256) |
| Master's Degree | History. | 10 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $75,168Full time faculty: 61%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $17,958,234 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $24,920,231 (2022)