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#18 Best Public Universities in America

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Champaign, Illinois

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Overview

Enrollment

56,916
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign overview
Location Champaign, Illinois
Online illinois.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), established in 1867, is a public research university that epitomizes the land-grant institution's values of innovative research and democratic education. Located in the twin cities of Urbana and Champaign in east-central Illinois, approximately 140 miles south of Chicago, UIUC boasts a diverse and vibrant campus set within a traditional college town atmosphere. The campus is renowned for its substantial collection of buildings reflecting the Beaux-Arts architectural style and is arranged into a coherent system of quadrangles. UIUC offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs and is particularly distinguished for its College of Engineering, Gies College of Business, and College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. With a selective application process, the university draws a highly competitive and academically focused student body. For those opting to live on campus, university housing provides a variety of options, including residence halls and apartments. The fighting Illini athletic teams are well-regarded, particularly in men's basketball and football, competing in the NCAA Division I as members of the Big Ten Conference.

In the most recent statistical year 63,257 prospective students applied, and 28,354 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 7,957 enrolled in the school.  47,046 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,870 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $12,474 plus fees of $3,240. Illinois is ranked 106 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Illinois is rated within the top 22% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Elite
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign overview
SAT 1320/1510
ACT 29/34
Estimated GPA 3.79

Applications Accepted

44.8% 
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign overview
Applications Due Jan 5, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Illinois Resident Tuition

$12,474
In State Costs for University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$3,240
Room and Board $12,720
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$32,134

Out of State Resident Tuition

$30,446
Out of State Costs for University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$3,240
Room and Board $12,720
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$50,106

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$66,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

82% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students
Subject Percent of Class
Engineering 16%
Business 13%
Social Sciences 10%
Communication 8%
Psychology 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145637 IPEDS survey data for University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

Current students may use the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024