Rankings
- US News & World Report rankings:
- No. 1 public regional university in Illinois (2020-2026)
- No. 10 in top public school in the Midwest regional category (2026)
- No. 14 best college for veterans, Midwest regional category (2026)
- Top 50 best online bachelor’s programs in the U.S. (2026)
Accolades
- The College of Business and Management is accredited by the AACSB, a distinction earned by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.
- UIS alums comprise 30% of the college-educated workforce residing in Sangamon County.
- UIS and its students and alumni add $943.2 million to the Illinois economy in fiscal year 2023.
- UIS is recognized as a Rural-Serving Institution.
