Springfield College In Illinois is found in Springfield, Illinois. Springfield is a medium-sized city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Springfield College In Illinois is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at the school.
Springfield College In Illinois is known for its programs in media, engineering, medicine, art studies, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Springfield College In Illinois has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 552 in 2005 at the school.
Springfield College In Illinois offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Springfield College In Illinois
1500 N Fifth St
Springfield, IL 62702
http://www.sci.edu
Springfield College In Illinois awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 39 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 16 | business |
| Medicine | 11 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, medical preparatory |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 8 | pre-nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher education |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Media | 3 | mass communication |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science, information technology |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Springfield College In Illinois in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 100 | 26 |
In 2005, Springfield College In Illinois had a total enrollment of 552 students (383 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 96% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 10 % |
Springfield College In Illinois offers campus housing for 42 of its 383 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 243 | 209 | 86% | 134 | 64% |
| Men | 94 | 79 | 84% | 55 | 70% |
| Women | 149 | 130 | 87% | 79 | 61% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,744 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,744 |
| Room and board | $ 5,920 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,736 |
Financial Aid:
Springfield College In Illinois participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 176100)
Springfield College In Illinois has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $30,366 | 9 | $29,445 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $30,366 | 9 | $29,445 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 25 | 39 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Pre-Nursing Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Springfield College In Illinois Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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