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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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  • 4 Year
  • CHAMPAIGN, IL

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A+
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade A minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

601 E JOHN ST
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
From University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provides limitless opportunities for anyone to pursue their impossible.

A top university with a legacy of innovation, we offer a challenging, progressive setting to help you realize your goals. You’ll discover a spirit of community, equity, and openness on campus, with meaningful resources to support you along the way.

With the power of a UIUC degree, you'll move forward fearlessly, prepared to lead and poised to create positive, long-lasting change.

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
January 5
Acceptance Rate
60%
SAT Range
1320-1510
ACT Range
29-34
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Neither required nor recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$14,272 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,212 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 281 responses
54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 343 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 342 responses

Majors

Explore Your Major Options at UIUC

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With over 150 majors to choose from, UIUC is here to help you make a difference in whatever field you're passionate about. Whether you've known your major since you were six or are currently undecided, we encourage you to explore our majors tool. You'll be able to view post-graduation stats for each major, as well as career options, average income for your field, and more.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    62%
  • On Campus
    36%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
33,813 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,307
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 228 responses
  • Such a variety! Everyone's very open.
    29%
  • Diverse
    28%
  • Ambitious
    16%
  • Interesting
    10%
  • Fratty
    6%
  • Outgoing
    4%
  • Basic
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
64%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 428 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 470 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 240 responses
  • Competitive
    22%
  • Engineering
    20%
  • Opportunities
    19%
  • Lots of options
    14%
  • Large
    9%
  • Extraordinary
    5%
  • Excellence
    4%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$61,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
85%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 188 responses

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