- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 480–610 reading and writing, 460–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
- Average net price: $9,241 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Illinois Springfield reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Illinois Springfield reviews each application.
University of Illinois Springfield GPA requirements
University of Illinois Springfield requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Illinois Springfield hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Illinois Springfield acceptance rate
University of Illinois Springfield admitted 2,087 of 2,430 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Illinois Springfield is a public 4-year university in Springfield, Illinois, with 2,309 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Illinois Springfield in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 480 | 540 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 | 27 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1102 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Illinois Springfield looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Illinois Springfield awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,241 a year at University of Illinois Springfield in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Illinois Springfield?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Illinois Springfield admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are the University of Illinois Springfield's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Illinois Springfield's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 480–610 in reading and writing and 460–590 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Illinois Springfield?
Check University of Illinois Springfield's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Illinois Springfield was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 32% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does the University of Illinois Springfield look for?
University of Illinois Springfield requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Illinois Springfield?
University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,087 of 2,430 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into the University of Illinois Springfield?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Illinois Springfield admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Illinois Springfield?
A lot: University of Illinois Springfield requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Illinois Springfield accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Illinois Springfield awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Illinois Springfield look at legacy status?
No. University of Illinois Springfield doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at the University of Illinois Springfield after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $9,241 a year at University of Illinois Springfield in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Illinois Springfield's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Illinois SpringfieldU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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