University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, Illinois · Public
University of Illinois Springfield admitted 83% of 2,768 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 940–1195 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 61% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at University of Illinois Springfield
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Application deadlines
University of Illinois Springfield’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free, and University of Illinois Springfield accepts the Common App fee waiver. University of Illinois Springfield asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check University of Illinois Springfield’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
University of Illinois Springfield offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How University of Illinois Springfield rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Essay
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- –
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.40 GPA. 23% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $28,440 in-state and $38,205 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $9,241 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is University of Illinois Springfield’s acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Springfield admitted 83% of applicants: 2,302 of 2,768 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is University of Illinois Springfield’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Springfield?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 940 to 1195, with a median around 1055. A score at or above 1055 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is University of Illinois Springfield’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and University of Illinois Springfield accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does University of Illinois Springfield require?
Besides the application and transcript, University of Illinois Springfield asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does University of Illinois Springfield have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, University of Illinois Springfield asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 150 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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