University of Illinois-Springfield

1 University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
http://www.uis.edu

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Overview
Type	Public institution
Year Founded	1969
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	2,634
Endowment	6,595,245
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	40
Selectivity	N/A
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	6,412 in-state, 17,572 out-of-state
Room/Board	N/A

Services
Associated Firms	N/A
Campus Safety	24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museums	N/A
Basic Services	women's center, day care, health service, health insurance
Museums	N/A
Periodical Subs	6,661
# of Books	536,743
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	0%
Students in sororities	0%
Campus Size	746 acres
College housing offered	Yes
Students in college housing	N/A
College housing types	coed dorms (26%), apartments for married students (4%), apartment for single students (45%), special housing for disabled students (5%), special housing for international students (20%)
Popular Events	Springfest, Homecoming
Nearest Airport	St. Louis, MO (100), Springfield, IL (15)
Nearest Train	Springfield, IL (6)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society
Number of Organizations	64
# of fraternities	0
# of sororities	0
Students in fraternities	0%
Students in sororities	0%
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Journal, weekly
Honor Societies	Chi Sigma Iota, Delta Sigma Omicron, Human Services Club and Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Christian Student Fellowship, Muslim Student Association, Newman Catholic Student Fellowship, United Campus Ministry
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Chinese Student Association, Descendents of Africa, German Club, Indian Student Organization, Irish Club, Organizatin for Latin American Students, Pakistan Student Association, Parlez Francais, Polish Club, Sankofa - Black Student Union, Thai Student Association, Zhong Wen Club
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Academic Quiz Team, Accounty Society, Active Minds at UIS, ACLU UIS Chapter, Advocates for Academics, Anime Club, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Biology Club, Blue Crew, Business Leadership and Networking Association, Campus Greens, Camping Greens, Ceramic Art Guild, Chemistry Club, Clinical Lab Science Club, The Club, Cricket Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Computer People of UIS, English Club, Frisbee Enthusiasts Club, Graduate Public Service Intership Student Association, Habitat for Humanity UIS Chapter, History Club, History Club, Innocence Project, Medical Discoveries, Midknights, Model Illinois Government, Model United Nations, Percussion Club, Public Health Club, SAGE, Students Against Sexual Stereotypes and Inequality, Society of Conservative Students, Student Government, Starlets, Student Education Association Student Foundation, Tree Huggers, United Students Against Sweatshops, Veggie Club, Women's Issues Caucus, Yearbook