University of Illinois at Springfield

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,645

0.553% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,965

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.01%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.5%

2,496 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,944

56.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.6%

131 Graduates

About

University of Illinois at Springfield is a higher education institution located in Sangamon County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Illinois at Springfield were Computer Science (126 degrees awarded), Computer Systems Analysis (48 degrees), and Public Administration (48 degrees).

In 2021, 1,083 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Illinois at Springfield. 51.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (685 degrees), 6.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Illinois at Springfield is $9,645, which is $−13,539 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Illinois at Springfield is $9,645, which is $−13,539 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,965.

In 2021, 70% of undergraduate students attending University of Illinois at Springfield received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,645

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Illinois at Springfield was $9,645. The cost of tuition at University of Illinois at Springfield is $−13,539 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Illinois at Springfield (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,965

2021 Value

2.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Illinois at Springfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,965. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Illinois at Springfield grew by 2.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Illinois at Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,760

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Illinois at Springfield was of $9,760 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Illinois at Springfield (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at University of Illinois at Springfield received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.94% with respect to 2020, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Illinois at Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.01%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Illinois at Springfield was 1.01%, which represents 10 out of the 993 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Illinois at Springfield received 2,496 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 31.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,496 applicants, 1,984 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,944 students enrolled at University of Illinois at Springfield in 2021. 50% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Illinois at Springfield has an overall enrollment yield of 13.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,984

Accepted Out of 2,496

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Illinois at Springfield was 79.5% (1,984 admissions from 2,496 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 31.3%, while admissions declined by −29.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Illinois at Springfield (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

50%

Submission Percentage (2021)

132

Scores Submitted (2021)

50% of enrolled first-time students at University of Illinois at Springfield in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Illinois at Springfield had a total enrollment of 3,944 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Illinois at Springfield is 2,217 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,727. This means that 56.2% of students enrolled at University of Illinois at Springfield are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Illinois at Springfield, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.3% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 8.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Asian, 2.99% Two or More Races, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Illinois at Springfield in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.4%), followed by White Male (27.6%) and Black or African American Female (9.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.5%), followed by White Male (17.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Illinois at Springfield in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,944 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Illinois at Springfield is 2,217 and the part-time enrollment is 1,727. This means that 56.2% of students enrolled at University of Illinois at Springfield are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Illinois at Springfield (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Illinois at Springfield was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Illinois at Springfield had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Illinois at Springfield (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,457 enrolled students
Black or African American
499 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
349 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Illinois at Springfield is 62.3% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 8.85% Hispanic or Latino, 4.51% Asian, 2.99% Two or More Races, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (1.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 35 more women than men received degrees from University of Illinois at Springfield. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Illinois at Springfield is white (685 degrees awarded). There were 6.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Illinois at Springfield is Computer Science (126 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Systems Analysis (48 degrees) and Public Administration (48 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Illinois at Springfield, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (300 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (109 degrees), and History (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois at Springfield are Software developers (502,457 people), Other managers (262,623 people), Social workers, all other (240,359 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (206,283 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (167,200 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Illinois at Springfield in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (300 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (109 degrees), History (29 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees), and Psychology (94 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois at Springfield are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Illinois at Springfield are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (300 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (109 degrees), History (29 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (27 degrees), and Psychology (94 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Illinois at Springfield are Computer Systems Design (606,648 people), Elementary & secondary schools (591,385 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (342,264 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (296,712 people), and Individual & family services (227,847 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Illinois at Springfield.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
114 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
99 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
71 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Illinois at Springfield was General Business Administration & Management with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Illinois at Springfield according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

524

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

559

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 524 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois at Springfield, which is 0.937 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (559).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Illinois at Springfield by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 159 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois at Springfield in Computer Science, which is 2.41 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at University of Illinois at Springfield in Computer Science, which is 0.415 times less than the 159 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

42%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 42% of students graduating from University of Illinois at Springfield completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Illinois at Springfield is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.763% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
685 degrees awarded
Black or African American
114 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Illinois at Springfield is white (685 degrees awarded). There were 6.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (114 degrees).

1.02% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
356 degrees awarded
White Male
329 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Illinois at Springfield is white female (356 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (329 degrees).

Operations

University of Illinois at Springfield has an endowment valued at nearly $24.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 166k (0.666%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Illinois at Springfield had a total salary expenditure of 130M. University of Illinois at Springfield employs 84 Associate professors, 53 Assistant professors and 27 Professors. Most academics at University of Illinois at Springfield are Male Associate professor (47), Female Associate professor (37), and Female Assistant professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Illinois at Springfield are: Management, with 113 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 111 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

Endowment

$24.9M

2021 Endowment

38.8%

growth from 2020

University of Illinois at Springfield has an endowment valued at about $24.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Illinois at Springfield grew 38.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Illinois at Springfield (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.82M - Federal
$7.3M - State
$174k - Local

As of 2021, University of Illinois at Springfield received $1.82M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.3M from state grants and contracts, and $174k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$49.3M

2021 Salaries

0.368%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Illinois at Springfield paid a median of $49.3M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 0.368% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.5M

Instructional Salaries

191

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Illinois at Springfield paid a total of $14.5M to 191 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

84 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

113 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Illinois at Springfield were Associate professor with 84 employees, Assistant professor with 53 employees, and Professor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Illinois at Springfield were Management with 113 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 111 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Illinois at Springfield was Male Associate professor with 47 employees, Female Associate professor with 37 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Illinois at Springfield.