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University of Illinois Springfield Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the University of Illinois Springfield women's volleyball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great Lakes Valley Conference from Springfield, Illinois. Led by head coach Laura Ulrich, University of Illinois Springfield pairs a 86% acceptance rate with a 52% graduation rate and a $10,809 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
17
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Lakes Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,834
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
86%
State
Illinois
City
Springfield
Address
One University Plaza

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 48% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Laura Ulrich
Head Coach
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Dave Ulrich
Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 61% of D2 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
52%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,432
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$57,103
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 82% of D2 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,950
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,532
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,242
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$10,809
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 35% of D2 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$341,437
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$64,411
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (217) 206-6600[email protected]

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