The University of Illinois at Springfield was founded in 1969 as Sangamon State University. It was established to provide higher education opportunities for residents of the state capital, as well as the surrounding communities. In 1995, it became part of the University of Illinois system and changed its name to the University of Illinois at Springfield. Today, UIS is a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in a variety of fields. The university has grown significantly since its founding in 1969 and now serves over 5,000 students from 48 states and more than 60 countries. It offers more than 50 undergraduate majors ranging from computer science to English, history and psychology. Additionally, UIS offers an array of master’s degree programs in fields such as public administration, business administration and health care administration. The university also offers several doctoral programs including educational leadership, public affairs reporting and public policy analysis. UIS is known for its commitment to engaged learning through internships, research opportunities and community service projects that are integrated into many courses throughout the curriculum. Check Microedu for a list of community colleges in Oklahoma.

University of Illinois at Springfield, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of University of Illinois at Springfield. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about University of Illinois at Springfield, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

The University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is a public university located in Springfield, Illinois. It is part of the University of Illinois system and offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. The university has an acceptance rate of 88%, meaning that 88% of applicants who apply are accepted into the university. This acceptance rate has been steadily increasing since its inception in 1969. UIS also has a high retention rate, with 87% of first-time, full-time undergraduate students returning for their second year. In terms of student demographics, the student body is predominantly white (68%), followed by Asian (11%), Hispanic (5%) and Black/African American (5%). Additionally, the majority of students at UIS are female (60%).

UIS also boasts a wide array of scholarships and financial aid opportunities to help make college more affordable for its students. Students have access to over 200 types of scholarships – both need-based and merit-based – as well as grants, loans and work-study programs. Additionally, UIS has partnered with various organizations to provide additional scholarship opportunities for minority students. These organizations include the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the United Negro College Fund. Finally, UIS offers a variety of resources to help students succeed academically including tutoring services, online resources and academic advising.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	59%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	59%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	1,311
Female applicants	793
Male applicants	518
Applicants accepted	779
Female applicants accepted	444
Male applicants accepted	335
Freshman enrollment	294
Female freshman enrollment	161
Male freshman enrollment	133
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	Yes
Applicants placed on wait list	0
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	99%
Average high school GPA	3.4
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	3-3.7

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	N/A
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	N/A
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	99%
Average ACT Composite score	23
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	20-25
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	20-25
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	19-25