University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

601 East John Street
Champaign, IL 61820

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https://www.illinois.edu/
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Main telephone 217-333-1000 Ext 1000
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Educational system University of Illinois System
Public or private Public
Type of school University
Date founded 1867
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 1783 acres
County Champaign
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Number of full time, freshmen men 4,444
Number of full time, freshmen women 3,829
Total number of full time freshmen 8,273
Number of part time, freshmen men 15
Number of part time, freshmen women 9
Total number of part time freshmen 24
Total number of freshmen men 4,459
Total number of freshmen women 3,838
Total number of freshmen 8,297
Number of full time, undergraduate men 17,963
Number of full time, undergraduate women 15,518
Total number of full time undergraduates 33,481
Number of part time, undergraduate men 845
Number of part time, undergraduate women 453
Total number of part time undergraduates 1,298
Total number of undergraduate males 18,808
Total number of undergraduate females 15,971
Total number of undergraduate students 34,779
Total enrollment 34,882
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 21%
Black 6%
Hispanic 13%
White 40%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 16%
Number of states and territories represented 48
Percentage of students from outside the US 13%
Number of countries represented 88
Percentage of students 25 or older 1%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $12,474
Out-of-state tuition $30,446
Fees $4,664
Room and board (live on campus)* $12,354
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Academic program/major Yes
Student level (e.g., freshman, sophomore) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Michelle Trame
Financial aid contact title Director of Student Financial Aid
Financial aid phone 217-333-0100
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
School year financial aid data is from 2021-2022
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $19,449
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 72%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $3,602
Scholarship or grant $16,990
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $19,385
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 71%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,204
Scholarship or grant $17,443
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 5,851
Number of freshmen who received aid 3,580
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 20,707
Number of undergraduates who received aid 14,643
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 44%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $23,662
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
United Negro College Fund Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Andrew Borst
Admissions contact title Director of Admissions
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Very difficult (about 60% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 26,889
Number of male applicants accepted 14,566
Number of male applicants who enrolled 4,459
Number of female applicants 20,638
Number of female applicants accepted 13,786
Number of female applicants who enrolled 3,838
Total number of applicants 47,527
Total number of applicants accepted 28,352
Total number of applicants who enrolled 8,297
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline January 5
Notification date for fall admission applicants February 15
Fall transfer application deadline March 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $75
Submit these items:
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for all students
Written essay or personal statement Required for all students
Other application materials Audition or portfolio
Other application materials Required for some students
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Not considered
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Important
Character/personal qualities Considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Important
Extracurricular activities Important
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Considered
Racial/ethnic group Considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit) Yes
School uses a waiting list Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
400 - 499 0%
500 - 599 9%
600 - 699 42%
700 - 800 49%
SAT math
400 - 499 0%
500 - 599 8%
600 - 699 21%
700 - 800 72%
ACT score
12 - 17 0%
18 - 23 1%
24 - 29 24%
30 - 36 74%
Average ACT score 31
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 99%
Percentage in top 25% 85%
Percentage in top 10% 54%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 94%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 71%
Between four and five years 11%
Between five and six years 1%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 1,936
Student faculty ratio 21:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 semester hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Foreign language requirement Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
On-line/distance learning Yes
Summer school Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Business Yes
Engineering Yes
Other Accounting
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Members of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation, Midwest Universities Consortium for International Activities
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Air Force ROTC Yes
Naval ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Discount computer purchase plan available Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name University Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Marching band Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 1,000
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Volunteer Illini Project, October Lovers, Illini Pride Student Board, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society
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Percentage of students who live on campus 50%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend 95%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed, men only, women only
Cooperative housing (share room and board expenses; must participate in household chores to reduce living expenses) available Yes
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Legal services Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 95%
Went directly to graduate or professional school 33%
Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
Other career services 1
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Grad admissions contact person Elizabeth Spark
Grad admissions contact title Assistant Dean, Admissions
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Number of undergraduate men 18,808
Number of undergraduate women 15,971
Total number of undergraduate students 34,779
Total enrollment 34,882
Tuition year 2021-2022
In-state tuition* $13,176
Out-of-state tuition* $28,464
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2021-2022 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.