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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Champaign, IL

$14,446

Avg in-state tuition

$34,444

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large public university located on an urban campus in Champaign, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 34,779, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The university offers 138 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 85%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $14,446, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $34,444.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

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.

60% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

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.

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93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

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.

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85% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Not required or recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

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.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 29-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1320-1510

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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57k

Students enrolled

84%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

39%

Non-U.S. Citizen

20%

Asian

18%

Hispanic

11%

Black

5%

Unknown

3%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

45%

Socio-economic diversity

26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

36

Total Online Enrollment

47,297

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 1% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 20% online

Master's Check Bold 26% online

Doctorate Check Bold 1% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,446 $34,444
Graduate $14,635 $27,674

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $12,494
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 $30,640 $50,638
Off-campus without family $15,646 $35,644
Off-campus with family $15,646 $35,644

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

45%

State Grant Aid

34%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

26%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,144
State Grant Aid $6,097
Institution Grant Aid $6,633
Pell Grant Aid $5,006

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$52k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

BA

MA

DOC

2

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

5

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

6

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

9

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

10

Education

BA

MA

DOC

11

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

12

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

13

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

14

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

15

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

17

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

18

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

19

History

BA

MA

DOC

20

History

BA

MA

DOC

21

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

22

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

23

Library Science

BA

MA

DOC

24

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

25

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

26

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

27

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

28

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

29

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

30

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

31

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

32

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

33

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

34

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED 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.