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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is a public research university that is esteemed for its more than 150 undergraduate and 100 graduate programs. These programs span across diverse fields such as engineering, business, social sciences, education, and more. With a large student body of over 50,000 students from all around the world, UIUC is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters academic and personal growth. 

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UIUC’s distinguished faculty are renowned experts in their respective fields and their cutting-edge research programs are at the forefront of innovation and discovery. UIUC offers numerous opportunities for students to participate in research, service, leadership, internships, study abroad programs, and other experiential learning opportunities. Join a community of learners and leaders who are passionate about making a difference in the world, and discover why UIUC is consistently recognized among the top public universities in the United States.

Get to know University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Enrolled female students
46%
 
Enrolled male students
54%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
75%
 
Adjuncts
25%
 
Faculty Ratio
$29,704
Out-of-state tuition cost
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 13%
Hispanic/Latinx: 14%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 6%
White, non-Hispanic: 42%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 20%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

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Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
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FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 590 | 75th Percentile: 690
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 610 | 75th Percentile: 770
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 33
ACT English
25th Percentile: 26 | 75th Percentile: 34

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $12,254
Tuition (out-of-state): $29,704
Fees: $2,896
Room & Board: $12,252

Contact University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Contact Admissions

admissions.illinois.edu
(217) 333-0302
admissions@illinois.edu

Campus Location

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 61820

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