Springfield College in Illinois

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.

Benedictine University at Springfield is a progressive liberal arts university offering master-, bachelor- and associate-degree programs. Founded in 1929 by the Ursuline Sisters, Springfield’s oldest institution of higher learning possesses an enduring legacy of leadership and excellence amid an exquisite campus setting with a vibrant student body. Degree programs include a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses in business; fine arts; the natural, life, and computational sciences; as well as humanities.

Small class sizes assure students personal attention and the opportunity to succeed. The College’s Adult Accelerated Program gives working adults the opportunity to complete their degree at a pace that meets their needs and lifestyle. Benedictine University at Springfield’s accredited courses of study offer exceptional academic as well as practicum experience in core curricular areas, preparing students to excel as lifelong leaders and learners in both their scholarly disciplines and professional fields of study.

Benedictine University at Springfield is a mature campus, with a collegiate appeal covering twenty-five (25) acres. Anchoring the campus on the north is the prominent, historic Brinkerhoff Home built in 1869 by George Brinkerhoff, a close friend of President Abraham Lincoln.