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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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About
About UIUC...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Branch of
- University of Illinois System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
- Illinois
- Urbana
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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 5
Acceptance Rate
45%
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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Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Cost
Net Price
$14,544/ 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
$16,552/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
64%
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Academics
Professors
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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.289 responses
54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.351 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.350 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Research and Experimental Psychology
557 Graduates
Economics
387 Graduates
Accounting
353 Graduates
Statistics
333 Graduates
Computer Hardware Engineering
318 Graduates
Communications
315 Graduates
Cellular Biology
303 Graduates
Finance
301 Graduates
Computer Science
292 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
265 Graduates
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Explore Your Major Options at UIUC
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
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
62%
On Campus
36%
Online
2%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
33,813Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,307
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
236 responses
Such a variety! Everyone's very open.
30%
Diverse
27%
Ambitious
15%
Interesting
10%
Fratty
6%
Outgoing
4%
Basic
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
64%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.436 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.478 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
248 responses
Competitive
21%
Engineering
20%
Opportunities
20%
Lots of options
14%
Large
9%
Extraordinary
5%
Excellence
4%
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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%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.189 responses
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Reviews
Rating 3.8 out of 5 5,051 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Upon arrival to UIUC, I immediately felt the sense that I was welcomed and appreciated for being there. The professors are spectacular! My organic chemistry professor contributed to the COVID test, which I thought was remarkable that he contributed to such a significant thing, yet, he was teaching ME! This, nonetheless, is not a unique experience as most of the professors at UIUC have done something remarkable, too. The student life at UIUC is unlike one I have ever imagined. The connections between people of various backgrounds, beliefs, etc are astounding. One thing I think I wish would change is the dorm housing. UIUC has one of the worst freshman dorm housing. For instance, I stayed in Snyder Hall in South Ikenberry Commons, and while it was nice, it was definitely not worth $13,000 (a year) for staying in a shoe box that would sometimes have co*ckroaches in the bathroom. Outside of that, I do not have many critiques of UIUC!
- Sophom*ore
- 29 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overally, the University of Illinois is an exceptional school in regards to many aspects of the student experience. For students who are passionate about their studies, the school is top notch in a variety of fields and particularly STEM majors with excellent professors and student organizations for any topic that students may be interested in. The social life of the school is also something I have found to be quite impressive, despite the school being in a relatively small and isolated region, the student population is extremely large, and diverse while also being friendly and students can always find a specific group of people that they can connect with well. There are also many social based student organizations that can help people make friends and engage in hobbies that are not related to their school work. There are some drawbacks of the school, however I think that the high level of education and social atmosphere greatly contribute to a positive environment at the school.
- Junior
- 2 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I really do believe that UIUC gives a great balance of academic life and a social life. Coming here was one of the best decisions I made. There are many opportunities to get involved with campus life such as being a part of one of the 100+ RSOs on campus. I personally made many new friends, got involved in many different organizations, and learned so much from my professors' and peers' experiences. Research Park is a great place to work as an intern with multiple reputable companies, and I feel more prepared after doing an internship in Research Park. The campus scenery is beautiful as well. Taking a walk down the South Quad is peaceful and relaxing and if you go further down, Japan House awaits you with cherry blossom trees! I would recommend coming to UIUC because the experiences you will receive here will last with you for a lifetime.
- Junior
- 2 months ago
