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The Springfield College in Illinois (SCI) was established in 1929 as Springfield Junior College by the Ursuline Sisters. The institute has been serving the community for 80 years and is the oldest institution for higher education in liberal arts in Springfield. In 2003, the college partnered with the Benedictine University, an institution in west suburban Chicago.
Springfield College in Illinois, which occupies a 25 acre campus in Springfield, provides associate's and bachelor's degrees. The institute also offers federal financial aid programs and provides scholarships like the President’s scholarship, the Trustee’s scholarship and the Catholic High School scholarship. Some of the student organizations include Alpha Sigma Lambda, Build a Better World Club and Young Adults for Political Awareness.
Springfield College In Illinois is found in Springfield, IL. 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 engineering, medicine, and liberal arts.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Springfield College In Illinois maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 608 in 2007-2008 at Springfield College In Illinois.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Springfield College In Illinois offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Springfield College In Illinois offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Springfield College In Illinois
1500 North Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62702-2694
General Phone: (217) 525-1420
http://www.sci.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 41 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 29 | business |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | elementary school teaching, teacher education, secondary teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 14 | pre-nursing |
| Medicine | 12 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, medical preparatory |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal science |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 3 | social work |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | pre-pharmacy |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer science, information technology |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Media | 0 | mass communication |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Springfield College In Illinois in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 140 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, Springfield College In Illinois had a total enrollment of 608 students (491 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
Springfield College In Illinois offers campus housing for 72 of its 491 (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 offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 238 | 169 | 71% | 106 | 63% |
| Men | 84 | 66 | 79% | 52 | 79% |
| Women | 154 | 103 | 67% | 54 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,300 |
| Room and board | $ 6,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $35,411 | 4 | $34,583 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $33,920 | 3 | $33,410 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $37,001 | 11 | $34,962 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45 | 39 | 84 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 21 | 39 | 60 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
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
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
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Springfield College In Illinois Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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