More selective than 27% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
40% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 11% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UIS over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UIS SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UIS is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 480 | 610 |
| SAT math | 460 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 940 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UIS admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 480–610 | 460–590 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 510–610 | 500–600 | 21–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UIS compared with other Illinois colleges?
UIS has the 39th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Moody Bible Institute | 83% | 62% | $22,221 |
| 36 | Saint Xavier University | 84% | 57% | $10,970 |
| 37 | Trinity Christian College | 85% | 58% | $19,125 |
| 38 | Eureka College | 85% | 42% | $17,349 |
| 39 | University of Illinois Springfield | 86% | 53% | $9,833 |
| 40 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | 87% | 62% | $13,297 |
| 41 | Wheaton College | 87% | 85% | $26,975 |
| 42 | Illinois State University | 88% | 65% | $19,398 |
| 43 | Columbia College Chicago | 89% | 52% | $26,598 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at UIS
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UIS admissions questions
What is the UIS acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Springfield accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,105 of 2,495 applicants were admitted.
Does UIS require the SAT or ACT?
University of Illinois Springfield considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 40% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UIS?
The middle 50% of University of Illinois Springfield enrolled first-year students scored 940–1200 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UIS?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (259 of 2,105).
Is UIS getting harder to get into?
University of Illinois Springfield accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Illinois Springfield overview