University of Illinois system
UIS is the smallest university in the University of Illinois system, with an enrollment of nearly 4,200 students. UIS offers more than 50 degree-granting programs. The academic curriculum of the university emphasizes a strong liberal arts core, an array of professional programs, extensive opportunities in experiential education, and a broad engagement in public affairs issues in its academic and community service pursuits. UIS has the lowest student/teacher ratio of all three universities in the U of I system.