Founded in 1969, University of Illinois at Springfield is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Springfield (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Chicago, Urbana-Champaign. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 