About University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Highlights 

College Info

The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) was founded in 1960 by a group of central Illinois residents who formed the Springfield Committee for Higher Education with the goal of establishing a university in the state capital. Sangamon State University (SSU) was established by law passed in 1969. In 1970, SSU began operations. In 1995, the University of Illinois and SSU amalgamated to establish UIS. The university is currently made up of four colleges and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Many of its programmes are also approved by professional accrediting organisations.

The UIS campus, which spans 746 acres in Springfield, Illinois, is located in the southeast corner of the city. The University of Illinois period, Legacy Campus, and SSU Permanent Construction are the three separate locations. Brookens Library and Public Affairs Centre, which includes Sangamon Auditorium, a Performing Arts Center, and a large concert hall, is located at SSU Permanent Construction. Students can choose from a variety of comfortable accommodation options on campus, including residence halls, shared bedroom housing, apartments, and townhouses. A cricket field, challenge course, tennis court, gymnasium, Disc Golf Course, Kiwanis Stadium Basketball Court, and a recreation centre are among the recreational facilities available.

UIS provides 31 bachelor's degrees, one doctoral degree, and 20 master's degrees in subjects such as business, management, education, human services, accounting, computer science, liberal arts, sciences, psychology, administration, and public affairs, among others. It also has 1,681 online majors to choose from. Around 4,700 students attend the university, including over 900 online students and over 300 international students. There are 220 full-time faculty members and 129 part-time faculty members on staff. It has a 15:1 student-to-professor ratio, which is rather excellent. There are about 85 student groups and clubs at UIS. It offers exchange possibilities in 55 countries, including Australia, Canada, Botswana, China, Germany, The Gambia, Greece, Japan, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland, Nicaragua, the United Kingdom, and Romania, thanks to its extensive international links.

University of Illinois Springfield Rankings

• #31 Regional Universities Midwest - US News & World Report 2021

University of Illinois Springfield Course Rankings

University of Illinois Springfield Business Courses

• #273 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021

Admission Standards - Average

SAT	995/1220
ACT	19/26
GPA	3.44

Applications Accepted - 76.8% 

Applications Due	-
Applicant Competition	Very Low
Application Fee	$50

University of Illinois International Student Admissions

The institution is a well-known name in the US educational system, and it admits both domestic and international students. Students who meet the eligibility requirements and apply by the deadlines have a better chance of being shortlisted by the university. For overseas students, there are a few additional entry requirements, including TOEFL/IELTS scores.

How to apply University of Illinois Springfield (UIS)?

Application Portal: International students can apply either on their own or through the Common Application.

Application fees: UG: 60 USD

Graduate- 75 USD

Admission requirements: ACT/SAT, transcript documents, IELTS scores. The international students need to provide the below-mentioned documents while applying at the university:

• A completed application
• Official high school and college transcripts
• Transcripts evaluated by an authorized agency
• ACT, SAT, and/or TOEFL/IELTS score
• Verification of financial support
• Certification of Finances
• Proof of financial support
• Letter of recommendation
• Official Transcript Translations
• Copy of passport
• Essay

Supporting documents:

• Essay
• A personal statement
• A resume
• Personal statement (statement of 500-750 words) (Please note, the Honors Program requires submission of a personal statement.)

All official or certified academic records/transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admission or incomingtranscripts@uis.edu via email. Photocopies will not be accepted by the university.

Note: (UIS is removing the application fee for spring, summer, and Fall 2020 terms)

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

All overseas students from non-native nations must submit their TOEFL or IELTS results to demonstrate their English language competency. The official testing agency must send the university the results of these tests.

Test	Minimum Scores (UG)	Minimum Scores (Graduate)
iTEP Academic Plus Level	4.0	4.5
TOEFL (IBT)	61iBT	79
IELTS	5.0 bands	6.0 bands
Pearson Test of English	50	65

 

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Highlights

Student Population	4,575
Best Colleges Rank	#279
Location	Springfield, Illinois
Online	uis.edu
School Type	Public 4 Year
Setting	Midsize City

Size	Small
Status	Non-profit
On Campus Housing	Yes
Level of Study	Undergrad/Graduate

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Annual Cost to Attend

Fee	Cost
Illinois Resident Tuition	$9,405
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Other Fees	$2,408
Room and Board	$9,760
Budget for Other Expenses	$2,700
Total One Year Cost	$25,473

 

Fee	Cost
Out of State Resident Tuition	$18,930
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Other Fees	$2,408
Room and Board	$9,760
Budget for Other Expenses	$2,700
Total One Year Cost	$34,998