University Of Illinois At Springfield
Location and Contact Information
One University PlazaSpringfield, IL 62703-5407
USA
Main Tel: (217) 206-6600
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, family and social work, media, and mathematics.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,760 |
| Room | $ 6,250 |
| Board | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid
University Of Illinois At Springfield participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 96% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 89% | $6,935 |
| Institutional Grant | 81% | $2,895 |
| Federal Grant | 36% | $4,333 |
| Pell Grant | 35% | $3,650 |
| Other Federal Grant | 30% | $850 |
| State or Local Grant | 48% | $4,721 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 63% | $5,653 |
| Federal Loan | 63% | $5,187 |
| Other Loan | 4% | $9,079 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Illinois At Springfield:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome | Utica, NY | 2,891 |
| 2 | Dodge City Community College | Dodge City, KS | 1,554 |
| 3 | Hood College | Frederick, MD | 2,533 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | 19,758 |
| 5 | Guilford College | Greensboro, NC | 2,641 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | 12,471 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | Middletown, PA | 3,936 |
| 8 | H Councill Trenholm State Technical College | Montgomery, AL | 1,358 |
| 9 | Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | 2,013 |
| 10 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro, NM | 1,767 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 618 | 21 |
| Master | 546 | 20 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 16 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 12 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 94 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 78 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 32 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,711 in 2009-2010 (3,575 full-time equivalent).
About 37% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 63% of the class.
Undergrads are 59% of enrolled students and graduate students are 41%.
Students under 25 years old represent 45% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 60% Women 56% All 58%
Room and Board
University Of Illinois At Springfield provides on-campus housing for 1,161 of its 3,575 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
The school is in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.
The school 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) .
International Study
About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Illinois At Springfield offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Doctoral (Other Then Education).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Human Services
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Social Work
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
LAW
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
- 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
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication and Media Studies
- Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
- Public Health
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology