University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield is a public university in Springfield, IL, known for its public masters university, small class sizes, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 82%, UIS is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 245 students each year. UIS is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 990–1250, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UIS offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $12,480 per year; the sticker price of $33,167 may look very different from what your family actually pays.