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The University of Illinois Springfield, originally known as Sangamon State University, was established in 1969 by the Illinois General Assembly. Located in Springfield, Illinois, UIS is a public university that focuses primarily on graduate education. It is a proud member of several prestigious organizations, including the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the American Association of State Colleges & Universities, and the American Council on Education.
According to various sources, the University of Illinois Springfield holds a commendable position in several rankings. It is ranked #24 among Regional Universities in the Midwest and #6 in Top Public Schools. Additionally, it is recognized as #11 in Best Value Schools, #10 in Best Colleges for Veterans, and #43 as a Top Performer on Social Mobility. These rankings highlight UIS's commitment to providing quality education and support to its students.
Based on UIS enrollment data, more than 4,000 students enrolled at UIS. Out of these, over 2,000 were undergraduate students and more than 1,500 were graduate students. According to unofficial sources, the acceptance rate for the University of Illinois Springfield is 82%. International students can find the UIS enrollment statistics in the table below:
| Particulars | Statistics 2022-2023 |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 4,198 |
| Undergraduate Enrollment | 2,393 |
| Graduate Enrollment | 1,805 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82% |
In the 2022-2023 school year, the University of Illinois Springfield welcomed over 2,000 undergraduate students. Out of the total 2,393 undergraduate students, there were 85 international students. This means that international students made up 3.55% of all undergraduate students. The majority of students came from ethnic groups such as Hispanic/Latino, White (non-Hispanic), and Black or African American. International students can find the acceptance rate for different ethnic groups in the table below:
| Ethnicity/Race | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Nonresident aliens | 3.55% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.82% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 12.99% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 62.89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0.16% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 3.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0.08% |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 3.76% |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 1.79% |
The latest enrollment data shows that the acceptance rate at the University of Illinois Springfield has gone up a bit compared to last year. The acceptance rate has been between 76% and 79% for the last few years, but now it has risen to 82%. There has also been a rise in the number of applications, which used to be over 2,000 and is now 3,634. International students can find the UIS enrollment and acceptance rate data from previous years in the table below:
| Year | Application Received | Application Enrolled | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 3,634 | 245 | 82.03% |
| 2021-2022 | 2,496 | 264 | 79.49% |
| 2020-2021 | 3,634 | 148 | 77.33% |
| 2019-2020 | 2,117 | 373 | 76.81% |
The University of Illinois Springfield requires a GPA of 2.0 or higher for undergraduate students and 2.5 or more for graduate students. For international students, the university provides options for the ACT and SAT tests, meaning that submitting these scores is not compulsory. However, it is beneficial for students to send in these scores to improve their chances of being selected. Below is a table showing the minimum scores needed:
| Particulars | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| SAT | Between 988 and 1220 |
| ACT | Between 20 and 27 |
| GPA | 2 (UG) and 2.5 (PG) on a scale of 4 |
