University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield is a public four-year institution located in Springfield, IL. The university enrolls 5,417 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 57.5 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 61% and a retention rate of 81% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting steady student persistence at this state university campus.

Among its applied and technical offerings, the university provides a program in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance at the associate level. This cybersecurity-focused program prepares students for careers in information assurance, security auditing, and systems protection, addressing growing workforce demand in the IT security sector.

Located in the midsize city of Springfield, the state capital of Illinois, the university benefits from proximity to government agencies and employers that require cybersecurity professionals. As part of the University of Illinois system, UIS offers students the resources of a public university with a focused pathway into the information security field.