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Springfield Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Springfield

There are at least 8 colleges in Springfield, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 13,166 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 8,684 full-time students, and a reported 1,022 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Lincoln Land Community College and University of Illinois at Springfield.

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Springfield Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, Illinois 62712-3803

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, surgical tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 54 students, 54 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, Illinois 62794-9256

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, truck and bus driver, biological and physical sciences, security and loss prevention, fire-fighting, registered nursing, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,655 students, 4,056 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Midwest Technical Institute
2731 Farmers Market Road
Springfield, Illinois 62707

  • Programs: welding, medical assistant, medical coding, HVAC, dental assistant, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 706 students, 706 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
2913 W. White Oaks Dr.
Springfield, Illinois 62704

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, teacher education and development, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 214 students, 172 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Springfield College in Illinois
1500 N Fifth St
Springfield, Illinois 62702-2694

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, pre-nursing, liberal arts and sciences, business, pre-med, medical preparatory, mass communication, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 608 students, 414 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 72 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

St Johns College
729 E. Carpenter St
Springfield, Illinois 62702

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 69 students, 68 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

St Johns Hospital School of Clinical Lab Science
800 E Carpenter
Springfield, Illinois 62769

  • Programs: clinical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 5 students, 5 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, educational administration, psychology, computer science, media studies, liberal arts and sciences, accounting, educational supervision.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 4,855 students, 3,209 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 950 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 465-545. Math: 465-668.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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