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Yes, UIS is online. It offers over four dozen online degrees at the bachelor's and master's levels and online graduate certificate and licensure programs for specific job skills. According to NCES data, almost half of undergraduates and three-quarters of graduate students enroll in these online programs exclusively. 

Examples of online bachelor's degrees include criminology and criminal justice, philosophy, and political science. Online graduate degrees include legal studies, computer science, education, and business administration (MBA).

Yes, UIS is a good school. According to data on the U.S. Department of Education's , UIS has low tuition at approximately 44% lower than average, higher-than-average median earnings at $52,900, and a high 71% retention rate. UIS also has a favorable accreditation status.

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OIS is accredited by the (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation status signifies that HLC finds OIS's financial practices sound and that its academic programming meets federal quality standards.

UIS is known for being one of three universities in the world-class University of Illinois System. It offers small class sizes so your professor can get to know you and student leadership opportunities. It recognizes students and registered student organizations for their commitment to UIS through the Student Affairs Leadership Awards program.

UIS is also known for its research. It's home to the Center for State Policy and Leadership, which promotes evidence-based policy and practice in the public sector through research. UIS also owns the Therkildsen Field Station of Emiquon, which provides invaluable research opportunities for students interested in environmental studies.

According to College Scorecard, UIS's bachelor's degrees in computer science, accounting, and business administration provide the highest earnings for graduates after the first few years. Alums in these fields earn median annual salaries of approximately $84,200, $60,250, and $56,400, accordingly. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. OIS has a bachelor's Salary Score of 44 out of 100 total points, and it scores 27 for its master's degrees.

Getting into UIS requires a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

While it's unclear how many distance learners UIS accepts, the school generally accepts 79% of all undergraduate applicants, according to College Scorecard data. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, UIS's admission requirements for first-year undergraduate students generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $60 application fee
• Official high school transcripts showing a minimum 2.0 GPA or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• A writing sample, which is similar to a college application essay

UIS doesn't require entrance exams. However, SAT/ACT scores help determine first-year students' math and English placement. 

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