Director Jamie Kauffman | LinkedIn
Director Jamie Kauffman | LinkedIn
Of the six institutions in the county, University of Illinois Springfield was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 3,634 people applied to Sangamon County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 10,097 students enrolled in the universities, including 8,280 in undergraduate and 1,817 in graduate programs. In total 6.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (66.3%) and Black or African American (14.5%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Lincoln Land Community College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 4,444 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Land Community College | -- | -- | 4,444 |
| Capital Area Career Center | -- | -- | 106 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois | -- | -- | 1,108 |
| University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts | -- | -- | 147 |
| University of Illinois Springfield | 3,634 | 2,980 | 4,198 |
| St. John's College-Department of Nursing | -- | -- | 94 |
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