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University of Illinois is a large, public institution located in Champaign, il. Founded in 1867, University of Illinois offers undergraduate degrees in 301 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
35,564 undergraduates
cost $18,060 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Illinois? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 43.7%
SAT score average 1418
ACT score average 32
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

January
05
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Illinois is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 20:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
20 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Research and Experimental Psychology
Computer Science
Economics
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Computer Engineering
Statistics

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $18,060
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,938
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $35,698
Average financial aid package $23,217
Estimated cost $12,481 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,192
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,938
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,500
Cost of attendance* $56,830
Average financial aid package $23,217
Estimated cost $33,613 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Illinois has a total undergraduate enrollment of 35,564, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

56,563

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
37%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
19%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
25%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Illinois, students love their Volunteer Illini Project, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 601 E John Street, Champaign, IL 61820
phone 2173331000
address www.illinois.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Volunteer illini project

October lovers

Illini pride student board

National society of collegiate scholars

Phi eta sigma freshman honor society

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Illinois to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Illinois?

University of Illinois is located in Champaign, il.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Illinois? 

The acceptance rate for University of Illinois is 44%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Illinois?

The average high school GPA for University of Illinois students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Illinois?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Illinois including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $142,792.

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