University of Illinois Springfield Acceptance Rate
Springfield, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,495
- Admitted
- 2,105
- Yield
- 12.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate has risen from 61.6% in 2014–15 to 84.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,460 to 2,495 (+71%) over that period.
Its 84.4% rate makes University of Illinois Springfield more selective than about 33% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 28%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.2% for women vs 81.2% for men, a 5-point gap). University of Illinois Springfield has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,460 | 899 | 61.6% | 305 |
| 2015–16 | 1,524 | 962 | 63.1% | 268 |
| 2016–17 | 1,467 | 958 | 65.3% | 300 |
| 2017–18 | 1,746 | 915 | 52.4% | 278 |
| 2018–19 | 2,374 | 1,254 | 52.8% | 316 |
| 2019–20 | 2,117 | 1,626 | 76.8% | 373 |
| 2020–21 | 3,634 | 2,810 | 77.3% | 298 |
| 2021–22 | 2,496 | 1,984 | 79.5% | 264 |
| 2022–23 | 3,634 | 2,981 | 82% | 245 |
| 2023–24 | 2,495 | 2,105 | 84.4% | 259 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,569 | 1,353 | 86.2% |
| Men | 926 | 752 | 81.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–610 | 40% |
| SAT Math | 500–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 11% |
How University of Illinois compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate is 84.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,105 admitted of 2,495 applicants).
Is University of Illinois Springfield test optional?
University of Illinois Springfield is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Illinois Springfield?
University of Illinois Springfield received 2,495 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,105.
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Springfield?
Admitted students at University of Illinois Springfield typically scored 510–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Illinois Springfield getting harder to get into?
University of Illinois Springfield has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.6% in 2014–15 to 84.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uis.edu/.