by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Illinois Springfield, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois Springfield amounted to $12,252 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $22,017. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees came to $2,607 in-state and $2,607 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,645 | $19,410 |
| Fees | $2,607 | $2,607 |
| Total | $12,252 | $22,017 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will University of Illinois Springfield cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how University of Illinois Springfield tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Illinois Springfield sits close to the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the University of Illinois Springfield Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Illinois Springfield has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,503 | $19,118 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,645 | $19,410 |
| One Year Ago | $9,645 | $19,410 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,645 | $19,410 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UIS has moved over recent reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.95%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $12,368. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.76%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $22,183.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,368 | $22,183 |
| In 2 Years | $12,485 | $22,350 |
| In 3 Years | $12,603 | $22,519 |
| In 4 Years | $12,722 | $22,689 |
| In 5 Years | $12,842 | $22,860 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $89,741, or close to $50,178 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Illinois Springfield, see the University of Illinois Springfield Financial Aid page.
