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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One of three universities in the world-class
University of Illinois System

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Public regional university
in Illinois, 2020–2025
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Best College for Veterans
Midwest regional category, 2025
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Top-ranked U.S. Online
Bachelor's Programs (2026)
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UIS Career Outcomes

Explore post-graduation outcomes for UIS students, including employment, continuing education, and other career paths.

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

Funding Your Education

Paying for college can feel overwhelming at first. Our Financial Aid staff are here to help you explore your options and answer questions. These charts highlight financial aid outcomes for UIS students, including the percentage receiving aid, paying $0 in tuition and fees, and receiving Pell Grants.

Total: 1,449
86%
1,252
Received
Financial Aid
Total: 1,626
52%
837
Paid $0 in Tuition & Fees
with Financial Aid
Total: 2,684
37%
1,003
Pell Grant
Recipients
Percentage of Students
Tuition & Fees
Cost of Attendance

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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Mar 10, 2026
UIS students win Outstanding Large Delegation award at MIG
University of Illinois Springfield students earned the Outstanding Large Delegation award at the Model Illinois Government (MIG) simulation, held March 5-8 at...
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Mar 09, 2026
UIS professors co-author “AI for Sustainable Business” book
Salem L. Boumediene, an associate professor, and Salma Boumediene, an adjunct professor, at the University of Illinois Springfield College of Business...
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Feb 26, 2026
UIS opens Bloomberg trading lab for students
The University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management celebrated the opening of the Sean and Taryn Grant/Landmark Auto Trading Lab on Feb...
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Ene 26, 2026
UIS online bachelor’s programs ranked among the best in the country
The University of Illinois Springfield’s online bachelor’s degree programs have been ranked among the nation’s best in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report...
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Ene 21, 2026
UIS introduces free tax filing assistance for lower-income individuals through IRS program
The University of Illinois Springfield is offering free tax preparation services for the first time through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income...
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Ene 15, 2026
Businesses and organizations are invited to take part in the UIS Career Connections Expo
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The Expo will be held from...