The University Illinois Springfield will offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students from the St. Louis and Quad Cities areas starting in Fall Semester 2024. The University of Illinois Board of Trustees approved the three-year pilot tuition program at its July 20 meeting in Chicago.
UIS streamlines path to bachelor's degrees for transfer students

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Enrollment/Retention Spotlight
Important News
Census numbers for the Fall 2025 semester have been finalized. After the first 10 days of classes, the final headcount is 4,364, which is a 5.7% decrease from Fall 2024. The number of undergraduate (including first-time first-year) students is up, while the number of graduate students is down.
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Enrollment and Retention Management Offices
Enrollment and Retention Management Offices
The Division of Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is comprised of several key offices that work collaboratively to support students throughout their academic journey. Admissions Recruitment focuses on attracting prospective students by sharing the value of a UIS education and guiding them through the initial stages of the enrollment process.
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Division of Enrollment and Retention Management
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS UHB 1080
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday *
* Holiday hours may vary
About Us
Enrollment and retention management is a key component in the administration of all higher education institutions today. The Division of Enrollment and Retention Management at the University of Illinois Springfield is comprised of professionals who are committed to recruiting and retaining quality students by working with a variety of faculty and staff partners throughout the UIS campus, within the University of Illinois System, and beyond. Our division consists of the offices of Admissions P
Enrollment and Retention Management
Enrollment and Retention Management encompasses the recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation of students at the University of Illinois Springfield. We utilize data-driven strategies to manage enrollment and retention to ensure that our campus has the resources necessary to support students throughout their time at UIS, including proper access to courses, financial aid, and other support services.
Graduate Education
Welcome to Graduate Education at UIS
We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our graduate degree and certificate programs. More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.

