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.
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
in Illinois, 2020–2025
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Best College for Veterans
Midwest regional category, 2025
Midwest regional category, 2025
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Top-ranked U.S. Online
Bachelor's Programs (2026)
Bachelor's Programs (2026)
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Awarded in grants
and scholarships
and scholarships
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Students employed
after graduation
after graduation
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Students Clubs
and Organizations
and Organizations
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
Received
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Total: 1,626
Paid $0 in Tuition & Fees
with Financial Aid
with Financial Aid
Total: 2,684
Pell Grant
Recipients
Recipients
Percentage of Students
