Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – For the seventh straight year the University of Illinois Springfield has been ranked the top public regional university in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report.

UIS also placed 10th among public regional universities in the Midwest.

“We are honored to once again receive this recognition as the top public regional university in Illinois,” UIS Chancellor Janet Gooch said in a press release. “UIS is a place where students are empowered to succeed, graduate workforce-ready and turn potential into possibility.”

The 2026 Best College rankings are based on several factors, including graduation and retention rates, peer assessment, financial resources and student to student faculty ratios.

UIS also earned high marks for:

  • Best Value school
  • Best College for Veterans
  • Top performers on Social Mobility

The full rankings can be found at U.S. News & World Report.