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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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.
| cost | Amount (based on Fall/Spring) |
|---|---|
| DIRECT COST (BILLED BY UIS) | |
| Tuition- In-State residents (Non-residents add $10,038) | $9,957 |
| Mandatory Fees* | $3,000 |
| ESTIMATED COSTS | |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Expenses | $1,200 |
| Housing and Food Expenses** On-Campus Off-Campus | $13,140 $10,712 |
| Transportation On-Campus Off-Campus | $1,000 $2,150 |
| Direct Student Loan Fees (if borrowed) | $51 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,100 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $30,448- 40,486 |
*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 |
* 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 |
*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.
| Cost | Amount (based on Fall/Spring) |
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| 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 |
*Estimated fees do not include a Student to Student Grant of $4/semester, which is waivable.
