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.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
43%
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 12:1. 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
63
10-19
92
20-29
69
30-39
16
40-49
4
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:

81%
First-year retention rate
43%
4-year grad rate
62%
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
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
25.8
41.64
57.48
73.32
89.16
105

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22
  • Biochemistry 6
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 105
  • Accounting 22
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 39
  • Communication, General 39
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 87
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 25
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 14
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 16
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Education, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 24
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 5
History
  • History, General 20
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 24
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 16
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 16
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 16
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 12
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 10
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 5
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 88
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 21
  • Public Administration 5
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 26
  • Sociology and Anthropology 3
  • Economics, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1

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