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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 42%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $13,042
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $87,599
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public college in Champaign, IL with 36,258 undergraduates. It admits 42% of applicants, and admitted students average 1440 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,042 per year ($871 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $87,599 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 42%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 67,398
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 29,446
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 28%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–740
200800
SAT Math660–780
200800
ACT Composite30–34
136
What University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPANot considered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $34,226
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $16,354
- Out-of-state tuition
- $36,706
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$871
- $30–48k$2,983
- $48–75k$5,924
- $75–110k$11,952
- $110k+$29,998
Get a personal estimate with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 86%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings
- $87,599
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 36,258
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 26%
- White38%
- Hispanic14%
- Black5%
- Asian23%
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign FAQ
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?+
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 42% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 660–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1440.
What ACT score do you need for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 30–34.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?+
In Fall 2023, 67,398 students applied to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and 29,446 were admitted; 8,325 enrolled.
Does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign consider legacy status?+
No. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign require an essay?+
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $34,226 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,042.
What is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's graduation rate?+
86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 145637 · How we use this data
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