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- Closes
- Dec 1, 2026
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- One-time
University of Illinois at Springfield Cost & Financial Aid
At University of Illinois at Springfield, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $5,392 a year after grants, against $16,632 for families earning over $110,000.
University of Illinois at Springfield average annual cost
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$7,528
$12,388 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).
By family income
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,392 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,267 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,885 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,947 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,632 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $12,640
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $22,795
- Average net price
- $7,528
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 44%
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University of Illinois at Springfield cost of attendance breakdown
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- In-state tuition and fees
- $12,640
- Out-of-state tuition and fees
- $22,795
- Room and board (on campus)
- $12,724
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Total cost of attendance (published)
- $24,774
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Student loans and debt at University of Illinois at Springfield
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- Undergraduates with a federal loan
- 35.8%
- Median federal debt at graduation
- $17,750
- Monthly payment, 10-year plan
- $202
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Scholarships you may be eligible for
Awards you could use at University of Illinois at Springfield: the college's own scholarships, programs from IL and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.
IL program · Residents of IL
IL program · Residents of IL · need-based · GPA 3.0+
Not open yet · opens Nov 2026
- Award
- Up to $4,000
- Closes
- Dec 18, 2026
- Opens Nov 16, 2026
- Merit-based
- Need-based
- One-time
IL program · Residents of IL · need-based
Not open yet · opens Nov 2026
Foundation · IL
Maienza Family Legacy in Learning Scholarship
Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation
- Award
- Up to $2,500
- Closes
- Dec 18, 2026
- Opens Nov 16, 2026
- Merit-based
- Need-based
- Renewable
IL program · Residents of IL
Not open yet · opens Nov 2026
- Award
- Up to $2,500
- Closes
- Dec 18, 2026
- Opens Nov 16, 2026
- One-time
IL program · Residents of IL
Not open yet · opens Nov 2026
- Award
- Up to $2,000
- Closes
- Dec 18, 2026
- Opens Nov 16, 2026
- One-time
IL program · Residents of IL · GPA 3.0+
Not open yet · opens Nov 2026
- Award
- Up to $1,500
- Closes
- Dec 18, 2026
- Opens Nov 16, 2026
- Merit-based
- One-time
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Did you know? University of Illinois at Springfield
- 85.9%University of Illinois at Springfield admitted 1,984 of 2,496 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 13.1%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 260 of 1,984.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $64,479median annual earnings of former students who received federal aid.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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