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The University of Illinois at Springfield was established in 1969, and is located in Springfield, Illinois. The school was established as Sangamon State University by the Illinois General Assembly. It is divided into the following academic schools and colleges:
- College of Business and Management
- College of Education and Human Services
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- College of Public Affairs and Administration
The University of Illinois at Springfield is home to numerous recognized students clubs and organizations. Their sports teams are nicknamed Prairie Stars and they compete in the NAIA American Midwest Conference. Some of the notable alumni of UIS are Timothy Davlin, Mayor of Springfield, Illinois; and Vince Demuzio, Illinois state senator.
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Campus LocationOne University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
USA
Main Tel: (217) 206-6600
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
University Of Illinois At Springfield HighlightsWhere University Of Illinois At Springfield stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work, media, and computer science and engineering.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 612 | 21 | | Master | 406 | 20 | | Post-master's certificate | 16 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 1 | | Doctorale | 2 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at University Of Illinois At Springfield was 4,855 in 2007 (3,209 full-time equivalent). About 45% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 55% of the class. Undergrads are 55% of enrolled students and graduate students are 45%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,348 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,668 | | Room | $ 5,746 | | Board | $ 2,700 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid: University Of Illinois At Springfield participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 89 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 84 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 29 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Illinois At Springfield provides on-campus housing for 950 of its 3,209 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
University Of Illinois At Springfield AthleticsUniversity Of Illinois At Springfield is in the American Midwest Conference for major sports. University Of Illinois At Springfield offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 32 male students received the aid (men were 45% of those receiving aid) and 39 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 55% of students receiving such aid) .
University Of Illinois At Springfield Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 62% | | Women | 62% | | All | 62% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 465-545 | | Math | 465-668 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (225 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (71 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (132 awarded) - Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (104 awarded) - Human Services
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (14 awarded) LAW (21 awarded) - Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (186 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (13 awarded) MEDIA (81 awarded) - Communication and Media Studies
- Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (10 awarded) - Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE (21 awarded) - Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (1 awarded) SCIENCE (34 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (40 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (86 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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