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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Kathryn Kleeman
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
One University Plaza
MS UHB 1080
Springfield, IL 62703
MS UHB 1080
Springfield, IL 62703
Phone
217/206-4847
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Union
University Hall
Recreation and Athletic Center
Public Affairs Center
In Fall 2007, UIS opened a brand new $16.2 million dollar state-of-the-art recreational and athletic center. In Spring 2018, UIS opened the Student Union where students can spend time with friends, collaborate on academic and leadership activities, and create an inclusive and welcoming campus community.
University Hall
Recreation and Athletic Center
Public Affairs Center
In Fall 2007, UIS opened a brand new $16.2 million dollar state-of-the-art recreational and athletic center. In Spring 2018, UIS opened the Student Union where students can spend time with friends, collaborate on academic and leadership activities, and create an inclusive and welcoming campus community.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library
New Salem
Washington Park
Illinois State Museum
Vachel Lindsay House
New Salem
Washington Park
Illinois State Museum
Vachel Lindsay House
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
City Transit System travels and drops off directly in front of the University. Bus, Train and Air transportation available to city.
Driving Instructions to Campus
University is located in the middle of the state, in the southeast portion of Springfield, just off of Interstate 55 and Toronto Road.
Local Accommodations
Variety of economical to higher-end hotel lodging. Some bed and breakfast lodging available as well.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 3,634
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average HS GPA: 3.52
GPA Breakdown
7%
4.0
31%
3.75 - 3.99
24%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
498 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 600
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
998 - 1100
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 27
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
342
with Terminal Degree
248
183
Men
159
Women
30
Minority
27
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Studies, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology and Anthropology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Trif Alatzas
Award-winning Reporter, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, The Baltimore Sun Media Group
The Honorable Cheri Bustos
Congresswoman, United States House of Representatives - 17th Congressional District of Illinois
Kathy Best
Award-winning Reporter, Editor and Journalism Executive; Director, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, University of Maryland
Chigozie Umeadi
Director of Basketball Operations, Chicago Bulls, National Basketball Association (NBA)
Raju Indukuri
Entrepreneur & Angel Investor, Co-founder FalconX: B2B Startups Accelerator and Co-founder Quantela
His Excellency Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairy
Ambassador, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Canada
Nina D. Burleigh
Award-winning Author, Journalist and Cultural Critic
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 30
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$14,714
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,090
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,258
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
53%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$24,726
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,260
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,326
Transportation for Commuters
$1,600
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,393
Foreign Countries Represented
28
Demographics
3.92%
Asian
13.16%
Black
10.99%
Hispanic
62.99%
Caucasian
1.83%
Unknown
3.02%
International
54% female
46% male
10% are out of state
70% are full time
30% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
30%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
68%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
90/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
The Office of Disability Services (ODS)
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Must be on official letterhead signed and dated by evaluator, a licensed psychologist or qualified professional. Must include adult normal test such as WAIS-III, include aptitude IQ, achievement reading, math & written language. Processing speed visual & auditory subtest scores must be provided for all tests reported. Also, screening tests such as Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT), the Nelson Denny Reading Test, or Peabody Individual Achievement Test are not acceptable in and of themselves as test of achievement; a comprehensive test of achievement is required. Testing must address the present impact of the student's disability on current academic functioning and should be completed within 5 years of the request for academic accommodations. Must clearly state a diagnosis of the specific learning disability and utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th or 5th Ed. Vague terms that imply a diagnosis such as "may have" or "seems to have" are not acceptable as diagnostics. The evaluation report must specify the test scores and rationale used to determine the DSM IV or V diagnosis with specific suggested accommodations. The report must also include a history of the learning disability and previous academic accommodations used.Documentation Required for ADHD
Must be on official letterhead signed and dated by evaluator, a licensed psychologist or qualified professional. Diagnostic reports used to determine disability must be written within 3 years of the time of the request for academic accommodations. Clear statement of the DSM IV or V TR or ICD-10 diagnosis. Include a summary of assessment procedures and test scores used to make the diagnosis. Include test scores that substantiate a significant impairment to learning/cognitive functioning and academic functioning. Describe present symptoms and functioning symptoms/conditions regarding the diagnosis. If accommodations are requested based on multiple disabilities, documentation of all of which academic accommodations are requested must be submitted. List current medications and dosages including side effects currently being experienced by the student.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
No
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
81
Number of Honor Societies
7
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
6
3% join a fraternity
2% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Prairie Stars)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Prairie Stars)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
97/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
20%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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