University of Illinois Springfield
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How strong are the academics at University of Illinois Springfield?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
42%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Illinois Springfield has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
51
10-19
93
20-29
49
30-39
25
40-49
3
50-99
2

Honors Programs

University of Illinois Springfield has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Illinois Springfield's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Illinois Springfield:

75%
First-year retention rate
42%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Illinois Springfield's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Computer Science
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
15.4
32.92
50.44
67.96
85.48
103

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 35
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 103
  • Accounting 25
Communication
  • Communication, General 28
  • Communication and Media Studies 28
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 72
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 27
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 9
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 30
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 4
  • Education, General 3
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
History
  • History, General 19
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 26
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 10
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 10
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 10
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 13
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 5
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 20
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 77
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 11
  • Public Administration 7
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 19
  • Sociology and Anthropology 4
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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