Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Champaign, Illinois |
| Online | illinois.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Champaign, Illinois, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 43,509 prospective students applied, and 25,684 were granted admission. Of those admitted 7,665 enrolled in the school. 43,313 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,389 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $12,036 plus fees of $3,086. Illinois is ranked 115 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
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Illinois is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#115 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#61 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1210/1470 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.79 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,086 |
| Room and Board | $11,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,302 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,086 |
| Room and Board | $11,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,444 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 16% |
| Business | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145637 IPEDS survey data for University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Current students may use the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.