No. 1 public regional university in Illinois (2020-2025)
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, Illinois
4,364
Students on Campus
Springfield
Location
112,400
Metro Population
4,364
Students on Campus
Springfield
Location
112,400
Metro Population
About This Campus
UIS is one of three universities in the University of Illinois system. Our academic curriculum emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues of the day. The campus offers many small classes, substantial student-faculty interaction, and a rapidly evolving technology-enhanced learning environment. Because of its location in the state capital, there is a focus on public policy and service learning, which support our excellent credit-bearing internship program. The numerous Abraham Lincoln sites and state museums/archives provide unique opportunities for research in History, Politics, Policy, Literature, and Anthropology. Additionally, there are two biological field stations.
The College of Business and Management is accredited by the AACSB, a distinction earned by less than 5% of business schools worldwide.
UIS is recognized as a Rural-Serving Institution.
Helpful Information
Exchange students are assigned to an academic advisor in the department of primary interest who will help them register for classes. The NSE coordinator will also help with advising and with adjusting to campus life. All townhouses and apartments have kitchens and students can also opt for one of our meal plans. The Student Union and Brookens Library provide spaces for individual or group study. There are also over 80 student clubs and organizations and recreation center.
Location Information
Our campus is located on the south side of Springfield on a 700 acre, open and beautifully landscaped site. It is connected to the city via bus and to the world through our Amtrak station and airport with daily train service to St. Louis and Chicago and flights to Chicago, Punta Gorda and Orlando. Interstates crisscross at Springfield which historically was on Route 66 which connected Chicago to Los Angeles (we have an annual Rt. 66 festival each fall).
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Schedule of Classes
- Majors and Minors Website
- Registration Timing: According to Class Standing
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/12/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/08/2027
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Medical Laboratory Science.
RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:
Honors Courses may require special admissions consideration.
OPTIONS:
Honors Access:
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Art
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Computer and Information Science
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Data Processing
- Economics
- Elementary Education
- English
- Exercise Science
- Finance/Banking
- Global Studies
- Government
- History
- Human Development
- Information Technology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Business
- International Relations
- International Studies
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Performance and Directing
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Management/Administration
- Teacher Education
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/26/2025
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 18
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/26/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? Yes
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 3
- Average Room Cost (per term): $4000
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $1777
- Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Excellent
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.