Every year, approximately 4,000 students enroll at UIS to earn a University of Illinois degree. It's a place where classes are sized just right and professors really know their students.
With over 50 years of empowering leaders, we are dedicated to fully engaging students in the process of active teaching and learning, and offer degree-granting programs in four colleges.
We are excited that you are taking the time to learn more about our outstanding university. For more information about requirements, please choose from the following:
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In-State tuition for St. Louis & Quad Cities residents
Explore an exciting opportunity to be part of the University of Illinois Springfield community. Beginning Fall 2024, first-year students from specific areas - St. Louis or St. Charles county, Missouri, or Scott County, Iowa - can benefit from an attractive in-state tuition rate.
Here's how to join:
Step 1: Apply confidently and await your admission decision.
Step 2: Hail from the specified areas mentioned earlier.
No ACT/SAT Required
The UIS application for admission does NOT require ACT/SAT scores for first-year students.
First-year students admitted to UIS with an unweighted 3.0+ GPA are eligible for merit scholarships up to $8,000 – no test scores necessary. Check out your potential merit scholarship for all four years, and compare your annual tuition and fee costs after scholarships are applied.
No GMAT? No GRE? No problem! - No tests are required for application to UIS Graduate programs.
FAQs
I need to change my major, what do I do?
You can submit a Change of Curriculum Form using Student Self-Service. Please see the Change of Curriculum Form Instructions (pdf) if you have any questions regarding the completion of the form.
What happens if my GPA changes before I enroll?
You will need to sustain a 2.0 GPA in order to be eligible for Direct Admissions.
How much does it cost to get an Endorsement?
Endorsement cost depends on the endorsement, credit hours, level, residency, delivery format, and fees. View the Tuition and Fees page for more details on cost for upcoming terms and/or contact the School of Education.
How much does it cost to get a Licensure?
UIS licensure cost depends on the program, residency, delivery format, credit hours needed, and fees. For teacher licensure, UIS audits your transcripts after admission to determine remaining requirements. View the Tuition and Fees page for more details on cost for upcoming terms and/or contact the School of Education.
How much does it cost to get a Graduate Certificate?
Graduate certificate cost depends on credit hours, program, residency, delivery, and fees. View the Tuition and Fees page for more details on cost for upcoming terms.
Does UIS require letters of recommendation?
Only some graduate programs require them, such as Human Services, Human Development Counseling, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, Public Administration and Medical Laboratory Science.
Is UIS hard to get into?
UIS is somewhat selective, but we look at the whole application and consider each student's potential for success.
What are the admission requirements for freshmen?
Freshman admission requirements include academic transcripts and other materials based on program requirements.
Is UIS good for transfer students?
UIS is transfer-friendly and offers pathways for community college and transfer students.
Can homeschooled students apply?
Yes. Homeschooled students may apply to UIS.
Contact the Office of Admission
Contact us by phone (217) 206-4847, toll free at (888) 977-4847, by email at admissions@uis.edu, or request additional information using our request information form.
