The University of Illinois Springfield serves 4364 students (Fall 2025) in 49 undergraduate programs, 51 graduate programs, one doctorate in Public Administration, plus many different certificates and endorsement programs.

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UIS has more than 45,000 living alumni located throughout the world, making up 30% of Sangamon County's workforce.

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Cost

Full-time Undergraduate Estimated Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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Based on full-time enrollment of 15 credits/semester, in an on-campus academic program.
Undergraduate students are guaranteed 4-year frozen tuition.
Tuition is estimated based on average full-time enrollment including tuition differentials.

Updated 3/26/2026

*Estimated fees do not include Student Health Insurance of $1,100/semester, Green Fee of $5/semester, and Student to Student Grant Fee of $4/semester. All are waivable. Students in the Capital Scholars Honors Program (CAP) will have an additional fee of $700/year.
**Housing and Food for on-campus is based on a standard double room and the highest meal plan. On-campus Housing & Food information (including Meal Plans) is available on the Housing webpage. Off campus figures are estimated only. 

Online Undergraduate Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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ased on full-time enrollment of 15 credits/semester, in an online academic program
 Undergraduate students are guaranteed 4-year frozen tuition.
Tuition is estimated based on average full-time enrollment including tuition differentials.

Cost                                      Amount (based on Fall/Spring)                  
DIRECT COSTS (billed by UIS)  
E-Tuition$11,355
Mandatory Fees*$2,720                 
ESTIMATED COSTS 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses$1,200
Housing and Food Expenses,   Off-Campus                         $10,712
Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed)$51
Personal Expenses$2,100
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE$28,138
Updated 3/26/2026

* Estimated fees do not include the Student to Student Grant Fee of $4/semester, which is waivable.

Full-time Graduate Estimated Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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ased on full-time enrollment of 9 credits/semester, in an on-campus academic program
 Tuition is estimated based on average full-time enrollment including differentials

COST                               Amount (based on Fall/Spring)                  
DIRECT COSTS (billed by UIS)
Tuition- In-State residents
 (Non-residents add $6,858)
$6,750
Mandatory Fees*$2,718        
ESTIMATED COSTS 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses$1,200
Housing and Food Expenses**
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus

$12,844
$10,712
Transportation
                                              On-Campus
                                              Off-Campus

$1,000
$2,150 
Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed)$181
Personal Expenses$2,100
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$25,811 - 33,651
Updated 3/26/2026

*Estimated fees do not include Student Health Insurance of $1,100/semester, Green Fee of $5/semester and Student to Student Grant of $4/semester. All are waivable. 

**Housing and Food for on-campus is based on apartment living and the highest meal plan. On-campus Housing & Food information (including Meal Plans) is available on the Housing webpage. Off campus figures are estimates only. 

Online Graduate Cost of Attendance 2026-2027

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n full-time enrollment of 9 credits/semester, in an online academic program.
 Tuition is estimated based on average full-time enrollment including tuition differentials.

 CostAmount (based on Fall/Spring)                  
DIRECT COSTS (billed by UIS)          
E-Tuition $7,632
Mandatory Fees* $1,782              
ESTIMATED COSTS 
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses $1,200 
Housing and Food Expenses Off-Campus                                            $10,712
Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed)$181
Personal Expenses $2,100
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance$23,607
Updated 3/26/2026

*Estimated fees do not include a Student to Student Grant of $4/semester, which is waivable. 

UIS Prairie Stars

UIS competes in NCAA Division II in men’s and women’s soccer, tennis, basketball, golf, cross country, track and field, softball, volleyball and baseball.

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The Value of UIS in Action

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