10-yr median earnings
$57,103
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Springfield, Illinois
University of Illinois Springfield
University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution in Springfield, Illinois. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $9,833
- Avg net price / yr
- $57,103
- 10-yr median earnings
- 57.0%
- 150%-time completion
- 85.9%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of Illinois Springfield pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 19%
- former-student earnings, US
- 85.9%
- acceptance rate
- 57.0%
- 150%-time completion
- +20%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Midsize
Carnegie: Master's (L)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Illinois Springfield profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C+
College Value Score
62/100
University of Illinois Springfield
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A-
$57,103
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price B+
$9,833
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
57.0%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$19,128
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment B-
67.8%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention D
74.8%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$9,833
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
57.0%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 57.0%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Illinois Springfield vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Illinois Springfield ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Illinois Springfield: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$57,103 Top 19% higher than 81% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Illinois Springfield | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $57,103 | #955 of 5103 | 81st |
| Average net price | $9,833 | #1100 of 5020 | 78th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 57.0% | #2440 of 4858 | 50th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,263 | #1358 of 5462 | 75th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
2,263
Undergraduate enrollment
85.9%
Acceptance rate
1,102
SAT average
57.0%
150%-time completion
$57,103
10-yr median earnings
74.8%
First-year retention
How University of Illinois Springfield ranks in Illinois
State rank among 189 reporting Illinois colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Illinois Springfield | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $57,103 | #40 of 189 | 79th |
| Average net price | $9,833 | #46 of 179 | 74th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 57.0% | #91 of 171 | 47th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,263 | #57 of 201 | 72nd |
Highest former-student earnings in Illinois
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain University-Illinois | $92,405 | $31,837 |
| 2 | University of Chicago | $91,885 | $14,860 |
| 3 | Northwestern University | $89,363 | $29,167 |
| 4 | St. John's College | $86,331 | - |
| 5 | Lakeview College of Nursing | $84,522 | - |
| 6 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $82,592 | $18,425 |
| 7 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $81,054 | $14,355 |
| 8 | Saint Anthony College of Nursing | $77,709 | - |
| 9 | Rush University | $75,194 | - |
| 10 | Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | $72,850 | - |
| 11 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $72,430 | - |
| 12 | Loyola University Chicago | $71,530 | $36,079 |
| 40 | University of Illinois SpringfieldThis school | $57,103 | $9,833 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 85.9% |
| SAT Average | 1,102 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 460 – 590 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 480 – 610 |
| ACT Average | 24 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 21 – 27 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Illinois Springfield
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k $5,778
$0 – $30k
$5,778 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k $5,915
$30k – $48k
$5,915 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$9,520 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$16,544 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Illinois Springfield - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $12,252 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,017 |
| Average Net Price | $9,833 |
37.4%
Pell Grant Rate
36.8%
Federal Loan Rate
$19,128
Median Debt
$203/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at University of Illinois Springfield swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $8,916 to $12,566 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as -17.4%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$8,916
Highest year
$12,566
Most recent (2023)
$8,916
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $10,7992023 · $8,916
Over the same years, enrollment went -22.5% (2,959 → 2,292 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
57.0%
Female
36.2%
First Generation
Outcomes
74.8%
Retention Rate
$47,432
Median Earnings (6yr)
70.3%
Earning Over $25K
67.8%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 57.0% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 74.8% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $47,432 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $57,103 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 70.3% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 67.8% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $19,128 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $203/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 17 | 518 | $59,051 | $102,020 | $21,363 |
| Master's | 13 | 420 | $77,595 | $126,156 | $33,519 |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | 1 | 0 | $73,514 | $73,514 | - |
Top programs at University of Illinois Springfield by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$126,156 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$102,886 median earnings
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$102,020 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$94,965 median earnings
- Public Administration
Public Administration
$77,237 median earnings
- Political Science and Gove…
Political Science and Government
$76,243 median earnings
- Multi/Interdisciplinary St…
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$73,514 median earnings
- Mathematics
Mathematics
$72,681 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Master's | 95 | $126,156 | $25,099 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 61 | $102,886 | - |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 76 | $102,020 | $24,925 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | 24 | $94,965 | - |
| Public Administration | Master's | 54 | $77,237 | $31,525 |
| Political Science and Government | Master's | 26 | $76,243 | $30,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | - | $73,514 | - |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's | 19 | $72,681 | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | 19 | $71,271 | - |
| Public Health | Master's | 24 | $71,142 | $27,620 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | 8 | $69,334 | - |
| Human Services, General | Master's | 23 | $66,186 | $40,503 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | 40 | $64,048 | $20,228 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 96 | $61,499 | $21,799 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 39 | $59,817 | $18,661 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois Springfield? ▼
University of Illinois Springfield is a public institution in Springfield, Illinois. The acceptance rate is 85.9%. The average SAT score is 1,102. Undergraduate enrollment is 2,263 students.
How much do University of Illinois Springfield former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Illinois Springfield who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $57,103 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $47,432.
How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Illinois Springfield is $9,833. In-state tuition is $12,252 and out-of-state tuition is $22,017. Median student debt at graduation is $19,128.
What is the graduation rate at University of Illinois Springfield? ▼
University of Illinois Springfield has a 57.0% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 74.8%.
Is University of Illinois Springfield worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Illinois Springfield is $19,128, while former students earn a median of $57,103 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 33% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 67.8% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $203.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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