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University of Illinois at Springfield
Overview
University of Illinois at Springfield / Department of Political Science is located in Springfield, IL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | Comprehensive exam, participant/observer case study, or thesis |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64
Applied
31
Accepted
19
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
75
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | November 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
81
Total Graduate Students
75%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
24%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.94% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.64% |
| White or Caucasian | 86% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (59%)
Female (40%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time - 7
Part-time - 2
Male (5)
Female (4)
Location & Contact
Address
One University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
United States
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
United States