Colleges in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is a city in Illinois. According to Census data, the population is 158,509 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Springfield, Illinois. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Springfield.
By school type, there are three public and four private schools. By school level, there are two 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and four less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Seven schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Springfield, Illinois is $12,170 for Illinois residents and $15,826 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 92.01% and the average SAT score is 1,090. A total of 10,103 students enrolled in schools in Springfield, Illinois, of which 3,249 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Springfield, Illinois
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Springfield, Illinois ordered by distance from Springfield. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Springfield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's College-Department of Nursing Springfield, IL Private, 4 years four-years | 2.57 miles | $25,466 | 94 | - | 8 to 1 | $17,228 | - | - |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts Springfield, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.05 miles | $19,850 | 147 | 76% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Public, 4 years four-years | 3.48 miles | $19,460 | 4,198 | 53% | 12 to 1 | $19,246 | 84.0% | 1,090 |
| Capital Area Career Center Springfield, IL Public, Less than 2 years valid | 3.93 miles | $14,415 | 106 | - | 15 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.12 miles | $10,248 | 4,444 | 40% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Springfield, IL Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.75 miles | $16,345 | 1,108 | 67% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $15,826 | 10,103 | 59% | 11 to 1 | $18,237 | 92.0% | 1,090 |