Cost of UIS
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,774 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,640 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $22,795 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,724 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $7,528 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $5,392 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,267 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,885 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,947 |
| $110,001+ | $16,632 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UIS's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at UIS
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer Science | 159 | $74,686 | $18,750 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 52 | $74,295 | $20,402 |
| Mathematics | 25 | $68,508 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 47 | $57,096 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 67 | $50,169 | $16,543 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 50 | $49,494 | $18,574 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 208 | $47,625 | $17,741 |
| Political Science and Government | 45 | $45,606 | $16,853 |
| History | 39 | $43,074 | $18,071 |
| Biology | 57 | $42,638 | $15,776 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 17 | $35,442 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 39 | $35,383 | — |
| Psychology | 165 | $35,271 | $18,465 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 23 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Economics | 2 | — | — |
| Education | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 41 | — | $14,015 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 11 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 25 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 26 | — | $19,500 |
| Philosophy | 12 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 12 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 | — | — |
| Social Work | 32 | — | $20,159 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 7 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 63 | — | $16,996 |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | $65,816 | $15,411 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer Systems Analysis | 243 | $108,265 | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 69 | $106,805 | — |
| Computer Science | 339 | $94,022 | $29,200 |
| Public Administration | 95 | $74,715 | $31,279 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 34 | $69,898 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 28 | $61,733 | — |
| Public Health | 44 | $61,646 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 257 | $60,436 | $25,713 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42 | $57,861 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 57 | $56,520 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 61 | $54,186 | $24,915 |
| Human Services | 14 | $53,423 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 45 | $52,585 | $49,622 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 20 | — | — |
| Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 31 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 29 | — | — |
| Journalism | 13 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 3 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 15 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 2 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Public Administration | 9 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 12 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 13 | — | — |
| Public Health | 23 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Governors State University | University Park | $15,833 | 48% | $61,863 |
| Chicago State University | Chicago | $7,273 | 43% | $48,395 |
| Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago | $9,377 | 75% | $56,278 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | $12,717 | 65% | $55,885 |
| Western Illinois University | Macomb | $10,018 | 71% | $57,175 |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $12,554 | 87% | $57,388 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | $13,111 | 98% | $59,436 |
| Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $14,505 | 70% | $61,351 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is UIS's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Springfield admits 86% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,102 on the SAT.
How much does UIS cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,774 a year (tuition and fees: $12,640 in-state, $22,795 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,528 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,392.
How much do UIS graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $64,479 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 29th of 65 similar colleges in Illinois. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($74,686 a year after graduation).
What is UIS's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 75% of first-year students return for a second year.