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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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.

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Demographics

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Received Financial Aid

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
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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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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...
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Ene 12, 2026
UIS research finds employees with disabilities perform comparably to peers but face pay gaps
Siddharth K. Upadhyay, assistant professor in the College of Business and Management at the University of Illinois Springfield, is a co-author of a new...
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Ene 07, 2026
UIS professor’s research cited in California Supreme Court murder case involving gender bias
Research by University of Illinois Springfield Professor of Legal Studies Deborah Anthony was cited by the California Supreme Court in a 2025 decision that...
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Ene 06, 2026
UIS professor Tiffany Nielson receives 2025 Counselor Educator of the Year award
Tiffany Nielson, an associate professor of counseling at the University of Illinois Springfield, received the 2025 Counselor Educator of the Year award from...
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Dic 12, 2025
Seven Star Successes of 2025
The University of Illinois Springfield is taking a look back at 2025 and our Seven Star Successes of the year. 1. Strengthening Illinois’ Economy...