University of Illinois Springfield: what international applicants need

What are University of Illinois Springfield's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Illinois Springfield has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Illinois Springfield's acceptance rate?

85.9% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Illinois Springfield admitted 2,087 of its 2,430 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Illinois Springfield require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Illinois Springfield doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores for 2026–27 (test-blind), even if you send them.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Springfield?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 460–590 in Math and 480–610 in Reading and Writing (32% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–27.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Illinois Springfield's application fee for international students?

University of Illinois Springfield charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does University of Illinois Springfield accept?

University of Illinois Springfield doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Illinois Springfield require?

University of Illinois Springfield doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Illinois Springfield require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. University of Illinois Springfield requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does University of Illinois Springfield have?

82 of University of Illinois Springfield's 2,309 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Illinois Springfield cost for international students?

University of Illinois Springfield is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $22,017 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $12,252). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,242. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $38,459 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source