University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$14,317
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$33,824
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About University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
A public university in Champaign, Illinois, U of I enrolls about 51,000 students annually. The school has an acceptance rate of 59% and a graduation rate of 85%. U of I features over 150 undergraduate and 100 graduate fields of study, including more than 75 online programs. A research leader, U of I boasts one of the nation's largest public university library collections and more than 110 research centers and institutes. The school also hosts a multipurpose theater, a 70,000-seat stadium, and one of the largest college recreational facilities in the country.
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$33,824
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- #1 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Colleges in Illinois
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
63% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsGraduation Rate Insight
86% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Not required or recommended
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1460
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-33
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1200-1460
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 27-33
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards53k
Number of Students Enrolled
96%
Online Student Enrollment
20:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
41%
Non-U.S. Citizen
19%
Asian
16%
Hispanic
11%
Black
6%
Unknown
3%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
46%
Socio-economic diversity
28% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $14,317 | $33,824 |
| Graduate | $15,016 | $27,187 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time, degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $12,252 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,500 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $30,269 | $49,776 |
| Off-campus without family | $15,517 | $35,024 |
| Off-campus with family | $15,517 | $35,024 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
35%
Institution Grant Aid
53%
Pell Grant
28%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPEDS data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.