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University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL • public • I | Big Ten | FBS
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Acceptance
43.7%
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Grad Rate
85%
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Cost
$28,434 / $47,554
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Rankings
US News history

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 37,468 • Total: 62,797
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
1346 West Florida Avenue
Champaign, IL
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Website
illinois.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 19,969 (53.3%) • Female: 17,499 (46.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 8,402 22.4%
Black/African American 2,065 5.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5,012 13.4%
White 14,067 37.5%
Two or More Races 1,421 3.8%
International 5,577 14.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
43.7%
29,446 admitted from 67,398 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 630-730
Math: 640-780
Total: 1270-1510
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
29-34
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
RD: 01/05/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
84.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
73.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
94.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
15.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$28,434
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$47,554
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $12,712
Out-of-state: $31,832
Room & Board
$14,522
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $2,038
$30,001-48,000 $5,373
$48,001-75,000 $7,982
$75,001-110,000 $15,152
$110,001+ $28,761
Students Receiving Pell Grants
55%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
Big Ten
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Gymnastics Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Gymnastics Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
In-State Awards
$2,000-$50,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$50,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,000-$80,000 total
15 automatic scholarships (28 total)
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Common questions about University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign

What is University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign's acceptance rate?
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign accepts 44% of applicants, from 67,398 applications.
How much does University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign cost?
Tuition and fees are $12,712 in-state and $31,832 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $2,038 on average after aid.
Does University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign require SAT or ACT scores?
University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.
What ACT score do you need for University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 29 and 34 on the ACT.
What is University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign's graduation rate?
85% of students graduate within six years.