University of Illinois Springfield
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Illinois Springfield?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Illinois Springfield, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Illinois Springfield?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Illinois Springfield accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 2,430 people applied and 2,087 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Illinois Springfield:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at University of Illinois Springfield, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Illinois Springfield by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Illinois Springfield considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Illinois Springfield?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Illinois Springfield as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.33. 18% of freshmen who attended Illinois Springfield were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 44% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Illinois Springfield is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Illinois Springfield. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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