Springfield College in Illinois
Tel:
(217) 525-1420
- The mission of Springfield College in Illinois is to provide students the best liberal arts education in the Ursuline tradition of a nurturing faith-based environment. We prepare students for a life of learning, leadership and service in a diverse world.
School Highlights
School Overview
| Springfield College in Illinois | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | - staff | 123 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Springfield College in Illinois has been offering a rigorous two-year college education in a community setting for nearly 75 years. Established in 1929 by the Ursuline Sisters, SCI was a pioneer in its mission of enhancing the ethical, intellectual and personal development of its students without reference to race, color, gender or creed. In January 2003, SCI entered into a partnership with Benedictine University to enlarge that mission. Building on the liberal arts heritage and traditions of both institutions, it will bring Benedictine programs and services and lead to a bachelor's degree offered on the SCI campus. Springfield College in Illinois, in permanent partnership with Benedictine University, is the first faith-based institution in the state's capital to offer associates in arts, baccalaureate and a master's degree. Founded in 1929 by Catholic Ursuline Sisters, Springfield College is the city's first institution of higher learning. The two institutions share a rich tradition of providing Catholic education (Ursuline and Benedictine) and a strong liberal arts core as the basis for all curriculum and areas of concentration. For more than 75 years men and women of all faith traditions have received a high-quality education in a highly personal and small-community environment. The general education curriculum is offered for the student who seeks a broad educational experience without specialization during the first two years of college and provides a solid intellectual foundation for more advanced or specialized study. The general education curriculum also satisfies graduation requirements for the student who finds it necessary to revise a previously planned program of specialization. The school is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Springfield College in Illinois is Lincoln Land Community College (6.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 14,600 students | 6.80 Mi5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794
(217) 786-2200 6.8014,600 - Lincoln CollegePrivate, non-profit1,264 students | 27.80 Mi300 Keokuk St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3155 27.801,264 - 3,369 students | 37.30 MiOne College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7200 37.303,369 - 1,667 students | 54.10 Mi23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-4645 54.101,667 - 5,286 students | 59.50 Mi1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 268-8000 59.505,286
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