University of Illinois Springfield
Former name | Sangamon State University (1969–1995) University of Illinois at Springfield (1995–2021) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1969 |
Parent institution | University of Illinois System |
| Accreditation | HLC |
| Chancellor | Janet L. Gooch |
| President | Timothy L. Killeen |
Academic staff | 533 |
| Students | 4,364 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 2,337 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 2,027 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , , United States 39°43′44″N 89°37′04″W / 39.729021°N 89.617656°W |
| Campus | Midsize city, 740 acres (300 ha) |
| Other campuses | East Peoria |
| Newspaper | The Observer |
| Colors | Deep navy and white |
| Nickname | Prairie Stars |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – GLVC |
| Mascot | Orion |
| Website | uis |
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is a public university in Springfield, Illinois, United States. The university was established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1969 as Sangamon State University. It became the third member of the University of Illinois system on July 1, 1995. The university served 4,364 students as of fall 2025 with 49 bachelor's degree programs, 51 master's degree programs, 1 doctoral degree program, 47 graduate certificates, and coursework that leads to six ISBE endorsements.